I have been experiencing seasonal affective disorder for my whole life. With therapy and medication and meditation and even prayer. This is a discussion of the daily routine I use to get through the winter as my best self. There is no cure for seasonal depression but here are my best tips on how to regulate the highs and lows of my condition.

0:00 Not sad, I have Depression
1:00 Holidays can be difficult
1:33 Antidepressant medication and therapy
1:56 Friends and supports
2:51 Light therapy and sunlight
4:21 Trying a little of everything
5:02 Being my authentic transgender self
6:14 Letting people down
7:37 When it’s time to call for help
10:21 The checklist
10:33 The nature of the beast – guilt
11:01 Things a friend can do
11:15 Encouragement for all of you
11:52 Don’t wait to build community

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