When Winter Makes Everything Feel Heavier

Winter can affect mental health in quiet but significant ways. Shorter days, limited sunlight, disrupted routines, and increased isolation often combine to create emotional fatigue. Many adults notice changes in mood, motivation, or concentration during this season, even if they usually feel steady.

For some people, winter brings increased anxiety or low mood. For others, it amplifies stress that has been present all year. These experiences are common and do not mean something is wrong. They often signal that additional support could be helpful.

Telehealth psychiatry allows adults to stay connected to care during the winter months without the added burden of travel or schedule disruption. Consistent care can help identify patterns, adjust treatment thoughtfully, and provide a sense of continuity when everything else feels less predictable.

At Empathy Therapy, Dr. Mark Chofla provides online psychiatric care and therapy for adults seeking steady, individualized support. Appointments are structured to allow time for listening and reflection.

As one patient shared, “A wonderful listener who genuinely cares about his patients, he is sincere and compassionate.” - Patient on WebMD

Another noted, “Some need time, actual time with their psych doc, and that is what the doc provides. You get time with him, not just 15 min or whatever. You get time." - Patient on WebMD

If winter has been weighing on you, you do not have to push through it alone. Support can help you move through the season with more steadiness and care.

Dr. Chofla serves adults throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Florida, and Alaska with fully online care.

Care is available at www.empathytherapy.com  

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