How do you deal with seasonal affective disorder?

Hi all

So I live in England and honestly the weather is miserable during this time of the year, but it’s felt particularly worse at this time. It’s constant rain and wind and if it’s not raining it’s at least drizzling!

I’m getting sick of this weather, and I find it hard to motivate myself to do anything outside. It feels like so much effort to put on layers to go outside only to be rained on, your umbrella doesn’t work because it’s windy and your shoes and socks get wet.

I just wanted to know what people do to get through SAD and what tips you might have?

Don’t get me wrong - I’m excited for Christmas and all that stuff with it, but I just can’t stand the weather and early sunsets. Maybe I didn’t mind as much in the past but now that I’m older almost 30s I am finding it tough!

Thanks y’all x