ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Navigating Winter with ADHD: Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nov 24, 2025
Struggling with winter blues and ADHD? Discover how seasonal shifts can impact sleep and mood, especially for women. Morning light acts as natural medicine to enhance motivation and cognitive function. Learn about the unique challenges for night owls and how to align with your circadian rhythm for better routines. Embrace gentle rituals for winding down and creating a sleep-friendly environment. Plus, explore the hormonal influences on sleep during perimenopause. It's all about self-compassion and adapting to the seasons!
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Morning Light Regulates Mood And Cognition

  • Natural daylight, especially morning light, directly balances circadian rhythms and melatonin production.
  • This impacts mood, cognition, energy, and makes summer feel easier for many with ADHD.
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Seasonal Change Explains Routine Disruption

  • Seasonal shifts disrupt routines and can cause anxiety or low mood even during holidays.
  • Recognizing external seasonal triggers reduces self-blame and supports kinder self-adjustments.
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ADHD Tends Toward Night-Owl Biology

  • Many people with ADHD are genetically inclined to be night owls, which interacts poorly with seasonal darkness.
  • Pushing against your natural clock can worsen sleep and increase executive function struggles.
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