Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly known as winter depression and can be triggered by Daylight Saving Time. SAD affects about 6% of the population and affects women 4 times more than men. About 20 – 30% of the population will be affected by a mild case of SAD in their lifetime.

In this episode, I will define triggers, give examples of types of triggers, and list ways to help manage triggers.

Here is a list of crisis resources just in case you find you need them:

Crisis Lifeline Information
1. [SAMHSA] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  - #800-662-HELP(4357)

2. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - #988

3. Suicide Prevention Lifeline - #800-950-NAMI

4. Girls and Boys Town National Hotline #800-448-3000

5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #800-273-TALK(8255)

Sometimes anxiety can get the best of us. Our perception plays a huge role in how much anxiety we deal with on a day-to-day basis. We can manage our anxiety by implementing practical coping skills.

Trauma Resources

• https://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/
• https://www.psychiatryfortworth.com/blog/5-long-term-effects-of-emotional-trauma
• https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf?daf=375atetbd56
• https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violence
• https://www.cascadebh.com/behavioral/trauma/signs-symptoms-effects/

This is a story about my life and how the pain of trauma shaped the path that I walk in. I'm just a girl with a history, that God has given a ministry!

This episode details my father's story and where it all began for him.