{"id":12092,"date":"2025-11-29T15:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/?p=12092"},"modified":"2025-11-29T16:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T21:16:18","slug":"how-winter-affects-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/zh-hant\/2025\/11\/29\/how-winter-affects-your-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Winter Affects Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you relate to feeling less motivated or more stressed during the winter months?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Shorter days, reduced sunlight, and fewer opportunities to go outside all affect how our brain functions. Mental changes may feel like simple \u201cstress,\u201d but in reality, winter causes actual <strong>chemical changes<\/strong> in the brain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/FF76DFDA-C788-48C6-A196-F49DD3B430F8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12094\" style=\"width:341px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FF76DFDA-C788-48C6-A196-F49DD3B430F8.png 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FF76DFDA-C788-48C6-A196-F49DD3B430F8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FF76DFDA-C788-48C6-A196-F49DD3B430F8-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Mood Drops in Winter<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Less Sunlight \u2192 Lower Serotonin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunlight boosts <strong>serotonin<\/strong>, which supports mood and energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter days reduce serotonin activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This can lead to sadness and low motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/CA3321CD-A92F-4155-A07B-BEF08D8657CE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12095\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CA3321CD-A92F-4155-A07B-BEF08D8657CE.png 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CA3321CD-A92F-4155-A07B-BEF08D8657CE-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CA3321CD-A92F-4155-A07B-BEF08D8657CE-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. More Darkness \u2192 Higher Melatonin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Darkness increases <strong>melatonin<\/strong>, causing sleepiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter mornings stay dark longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This leads to fatigue and \u201cbrain fog.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/17A1981C-A844-42DF-9560-FCE859762D6D.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/17A1981C-A844-42DF-9560-FCE859762D6D.png 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/17A1981C-A844-42DF-9560-FCE859762D6D-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/17A1981C-A844-42DF-9560-FCE859762D6D-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Circadian Rhythm Disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your internal clock relies on morning light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less light shifts sleep cycles later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This affects mood, focus, and energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/F016844D-DD37-4C17-9222-4E3DEDE8EFF1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12096\" style=\"width:307px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/F016844D-DD37-4C17-9222-4E3DEDE8EFF1.png 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/F016844D-DD37-4C17-9222-4E3DEDE8EFF1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/F016844D-DD37-4C17-9222-4E3DEDE8EFF1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Decreased Activity &amp; Isolation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cold weather reduces exercise and movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less activity = lower endorphins, more stiffness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People go out less, which increases loneliness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/C0BCF42C-59B8-45F3-A91A-D3B612D74FBA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/C0BCF42C-59B8-45F3-A91A-D3B612D74FBA.png 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/C0BCF42C-59B8-45F3-A91A-D3B612D74FBA-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/C0BCF42C-59B8-45F3-A91A-D3B612D74FBA-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Maintain Mental Health in Winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12100\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2478-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Increase Light Exposure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take morning walks (10\u201320 min).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit near bright windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light therapy boxes help regulate mood and circadian rhythm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Move Your Body Daily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try home workouts, stretching, or yoga.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even 10 minutes improves mood and reduces stiffness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise increases serotonin and endorphins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Keep a Consistent Sleep Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Same wake-up and bedtime daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce screen time before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning light helps reset melatonin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Stay Social and Connected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly meetups, calls, or group activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social interaction boosts dopamine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection reduces stress and loneliness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Support Mood With Nutrition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Omega-3 foods: salmon, nuts, flaxseed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider vitamin D if sunlight is limited (ask a doctor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steady meals help stabilize energy and mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join Our Winter Wellness Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying active and connected is especially important during winter. Our clinic\u2019s running club and Radio exercise community help support both physical and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/4AEF96EE-5113-4BAC-B17F-6AF4ED5209DD_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12101\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4AEF96EE-5113-4BAC-B17F-6AF4ED5209DD_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4AEF96EE-5113-4BAC-B17F-6AF4ED5209DD_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/funcphysio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4AEF96EE-5113-4BAC-B17F-6AF4ED5209DD_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Normal Schedule (Spring\u2013Fall)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Every Sunday<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9:00 AM<\/strong> \u2013 \u30e9\u30b8\u30aa\u4f53\u64cd (in person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9:30 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Running (in person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winter Schedule (Mid December\u2013February)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help everyone stay active during cold months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9:00 AM<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Radio exercise on Zoom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9:10 AM<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>In-person running<\/strong> (partial radio exercise, then group run)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These gentle movements and group runs help boost energy, reduce stress, and maintain community connection\u2014even on dark winter days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact: info@funcphysio.com<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you relate to feeling 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