58. Overwhelmed This Spring? Seasonal Depression, Anxiety Symptoms, and Circadian Disruption

Practical Solutions for PTSD | Anxiety Symptoms, Seasonal Depression, Isolation, Stress, Guilt, Boundaries, Loneliness · Mar 3, 2026 · 24m

As winter fades, many expect to feel lighter. But what if spring brings anxiety, insomnia, agitation, or emotional overwhelm instead?

In this episode of Practical Solutions for PTSD, we explore Spring Seasonal Affective Disorder, sometimes called reverse SAD, and why seasonal transitions can intensify anxiety symptoms, PTSD, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation.

You’ll learn:

• The neuroscience behind Spring SAD and circadian rhythm disruption

• How increased daylight affects serotonin, melatonin, and nervous system activation

• Why trauma survivors are especially sensitive to seasonal…