Season Affective Disorder and Weed

As the seasonal chill makes its appearance for the holidays, a lot of us are facing something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the ‘Winter Blues’. This condition is normally characterized by mild depression-like symptoms that can include excessive sleepiness, sleep trouble, poor appetite, withdrawal from loved ones and friends, among others. Seasonal Affective Disorder is said to be caused by the sudden drop in the sunshine during the winter season, which can then cause a decrease in vitamin D. Vitamin D is known to regulate our happy hormone, serotonin..

Cannabis is also known to restore homeostasis. Which is our body’s process of maintaining a stable internal environment. This is because cannabis can induce quick and temporary antidepressant-like effects. Cannabis can also allow for a healthier outlet for coping with SAD, especially for those that may turn to alcohol or other destructive vices to get through it. Considering another part of this disorder is extreme fatigue or lack of energy, choosing a Sativa or Hybrid strain can help keep you uplifted and energized. Cannabis is a great thing to add to your daily regimen, along with other healthy solutions, such as exercising, healthier eating, going outside, and staying hydrated. However, For those dealing with SAD that have the opposite issue with sleep, choosing an Indica strain can help you get a night of restful and sound sleep, so you can take on the next day. Proper sleep is extremely fundamental in general, for maintaining our health. It helps boost our immune system, helps to improve our memory, and also helps to restore our creativity, which is something SAD can hinder. Cannabis can help us naturally maneuver through this seasonal shift we’re all experiencing. 

Here at Athena’s Gifts, we have plenty of top shelf cannabis products to help warm up those ‘winter blues’. We’re a group of fierce, culturally diverse ladies anchored in DC, just doing our best to keep you feeling your best! We are an Initiative 71 compliant delivery service, providing DC with high quality cannabis products. Just check out our menu, to see how you can donate to get gifted! No matter your cannabis style, we have plenty to choose from. If your canna-style is more traditional, check out our flowers! We have a great variety of sativas, hybrids, and indicas. For all you foodies, we also have a delicious selection of edibles and refreshing THC-infused juices as well. And if you’d prefer to enjoy your cannabis in a more subtle form, we got you! We have tinctures and vape carts to explore as well! Let’s keep this “babes supporting babes” energy flowing! If you have any questions, let us know! We are always happy to help!