How to prevent seasonal depression: Norman Rosenthal, M.D. | mbg Podcast

Today’s featured guest is Norman Rosenthal, M.D., a world-renowned psychiatrist.

"Five percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD),” he says. In this episode, Norman and Jason discuss his must-have tips to combat the winter blues (and prevent them before they even become an issue), plus:

00:00 How SAD can happen in the summer
03:01 The main drivers of SAD
07:05 How SAD affects women vs. men
09:04 How the holidays play a role in SAD
13:53 The role of anticipation in seasonal depression
16:32 How to prepare for the winter blues
20:26 How much sunlight do you need to thrive?
23:22 How to adapt to daylight savings time
27:07 The power of routines for combating SAD
30:37 How climate change impacts seasonal depression
37:13 How social media & technology pay a role in SAD
39:37 The future of SAD research

Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation and sexual assault. You’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline for confidential support.

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[L.OB-]

My 20 years of SAD syndrome and mood fluctuations has been cured by following the Carnivore diet, including plenty of red meat, organ meats and fat. I had tried the usual advice of getting outside in daylight for a brisk walk in nature, no blue light in the evenings. I also have a south facing house with large windows so the living rooms of my house get plenty daylight. I even planned autumn winter holidays or nice events to look forward to, but the SAD was still there threatening to engulf me. Even used to feel terribly low in extended bad weather here in the UK in spring summer too. The only time i felt really good was in bright warm sunny weather.
Previous to switching to carnivore I had been following a supposedly healthy but highly plant based diet, for most of my adult life, with some meat, but no red meat, eggs or dairy. I had been found to have deficiencies and sub optimal levels and numerous associated health issues which is why i started carnivore, i had no idea it would resolve my SAD and mood fluctuations, but i now have seen hundreds of people reporting carnivore has resolved every form of mental health disorders.

[jessaabraham]

It is same as jet lag. If you travel as a normal human from one country to another walk or horse or even car. The speed is reduced enough that body can adjust slowly to change but when traveling air the body is not getting the chance.
Same with weather. As soon as heat starts AC is on and winter heat on. If you let normal change take place our body will adjust better than other wise. You did not see this ancient times (data is also not there) as body adjusted gradually. This does not mean winter blues won’t be there in places we have less sunlight.

[paccarcrap]

HI? But then you’re trapped on an island