Why depression may spike now—and why it’s not “just the winter blues.” If you’ve noticed your energy dipping, sleep getting strange, or your hope feeling thin as the days shorten, you’re not alone. Search interest for “seasonal depression” (seasonal affective disorder)  consistently climbs in the fall and peaks around November in the U.S., reflecting a real pattern many of us feel in our bodies and minds. Recent analyses again show November spikes this year, echoing long-obse

f you’re noticing more fatigue, “blah” feelings, or a heavier kind of worry as evenings come earlier—you’re not broken; your body is responding to shorter light windows and rhythm shifts.