11/04/2026
Did you know a lot of people notice feeling sadder in the late fall?
When daylight gets shorter, your brain produces less serotonin, which affects your mood, and more melatonin, which makes you sleepy. So if you're oversleeping, eating everything in sight, can't motivate yourself to do anything, and feel vaguely sad for no specific reason, that could be your brain responding to less sunlight. Try to get outside in the sun whenever you can, eat healthy, and keep your sleep schedule as consistent as possible. 💛 (As always, if you notice depression continuing for a long time or getting worse, talk to a healthcare provider.)
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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