7 Gifts That Help Fight The Winter Blues

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

November 29th, 2021 2:00 AM

Seasonal Affective Disorder is felt by countless people during the winter months when the days are shorter and the weather is colder.

If you know someone that’s affected by the “winter blues,” consider buying them one of these seven thoughtful gifts.

• Light Therapy Lamp

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  Light therapy lamps are great for boosting your mood if you're experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder due to the shorter days and reduced sunlight during the winter months.

• Oil Diffuser

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  Aromatherapy has been known to help improve your mood and boost your energy, and an oil diffuser is the perfect tool to help add a light scent to the living space of your choosing.

• Knitting/Crocheting Set

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  Knitting or crocheting is a great activity/hobby with many health benefits including reducing stress and anxiety and help improve cognitive functioning.
• Weighted Blanket

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  Not only do weighted blankets bring the warmth, they also help with reducing stress and anxiety. Who couldn't use a bit of that during the holidays?

• Vitamin Subscriptions

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  There are countless vitamin subscriptions out there where you can get individually packaged daily vitamin servings for your personal needs. Vitamins and other supplements can help fill in the gaps in your diet to help you feel your best, especially vitamin D which people naturally get from the sun.

• Aromatherapy Bath Products

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  Similar to the aforementioned oil diffuser, aromatherapy bath products can help with improving your mood and increasing your energy all while taking some me-time with a nice soak in the bathtub.
• Salt Therapy Lamp

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  There aren't many studies on the benefits of a salt therapy lamp, but many claim they improve the air quality of a room and help improve the quality of your sleep. Regardless, they also just look kinda cool.

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Category:

• Winter Guide
• Winter Guide - Holiday Trends 2020
• WJBR

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