These self-help measures will usually be enough to help people with mild degrees of SAD, but should also be used even with more severe SAD.

• Go outside as much as possible during the darker months so you can  see more daylight.
• Carry on any regular exercise you do – best outside since this  gives you daylight as well.
• Tell your family and friends so that they can understand what is  happening and be more supportive.
• Remind yourself that the days are getting longer and spring is on  the way.

When people are experiencing SAD they have very similar problems to those who suffer from non-seasonal depression. However there is one difference; SAD suffers generally sleep more and eat more during the winter the months. Therefore

• Resist the urge to snack on sugary foods and drinks
• Even if you don’t feel like any exercise try some activity even for 5 minutes
• Set yourself small goals each day that get you out of the house /work place