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Solstice-Induced Mood Swings & Relapse Prevention | Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained How Summer and Winter Affect Your Mood | Seasonal Depression & Mood Swings Explained | MedHeads Can changes in sunlight really impact addiction recovery? In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong explores how seasonal mood disorders—especially around the summer and winter solstices—can increase the risk of relapse in those recovering from addiction. Learn how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and circadian rhythm disruption caused by longer summer days or darker winter nights can trigger emotional instability. Whether it’s summer SAD or reverse seasonal affective disorder, Dr. Armstrong explains how these shifts affect serotonin, melatonin, and your overall mental health. This video covers how solstice-related mood changes impact addiction recovery, signs and symptoms of SAD, effective light therapy for depression, and strategies involving sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and social support to stay emotionally balanced. Dr. Armstrong also offers actionable tools for both hemispheres to manage seasonal triggers and prevent relapse using science-backed methods. If you or someone you know is navigating seasonal mood changes during recovery, this episode offers practical guidance for understanding and managing SAD with long-term resilience. Timestamps: 00:00 – How Solstice Shifts Impact Mood 00:53 – Sunlight, Brain Chemistry & Circadian Rhythm 01:35 – What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? 02:24 – Why SAD Is Crucial in Addiction Recovery 03:10 – Early Signs & Warning Symptoms 04:21 – Light Therapy & Solstice Mood Tools 04:52 – Routine, Nutrition & Exercise Tips 05:23 – Social Support & Seeking Help