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When the Days Get Darker: 4 Holiday Tips to Navigate Seasonal Depression
Meet Cynthia Perez, LAC, a Jersey City therapist specializing in anxiety,
depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. She
starts at CHR Therapy in December 2025 and spots are filling fast!
Feeling stressed with the seasonal shift? Learn practical ways to check in
with your mental health this fall and set yourself up for a smoother, more
balanced holiday season with guidance from a CHR therapist.
Many men feel isolated even when life looks full. This November's Men’s
Mental Health Month, explores the hidden loneliness men face and how
therapy in Jersey City can help men reconnect with themselves and others. A
CHR Therapist provides tangible guidance and suggestions.
OCD is more than needing things “just right.” Learn how
obsessive-compulsive disorder actually shows up in daily life — and how
therapy in Jersey City can help you find peace from intrusive thoughts and
anxiety.
The Seasonal Shift — And Why You Might Feel “Off”
As the clocks turn back and the air cools, many people notice a change —
more tiredness, more irritability, or a quiet heaviness that lingers. You
might start wondering, “Why do I feel off lately?”
You’re not imagining it. The change in seasons really can impact your mood.
While some call it the “winter blues,” others experience a more intense dip
known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a type of depression that
follows a seasonal pattern.
Let’s unpack what’s happening — and what can help.
Every October, Depression Awareness Month reminds us to pause and pay
attention—not only to the people around us, but also to ourselves. Living
in vibrant, fast-moving places like Jersey City, Hoboken, and surrounding
areas has its perks: endless restaurants, skyline views, a quick path into
Manhattan. But beneath the energy of city life, many residents quietly
carry the weight of depression.
At the Center for Hope and Renewal (CHR), we believe therapy should feel
safe, accessible, and deeply supportive. Our practice, located in downtown
Jersey City, was built with one goal in mind: helping adults, couples, and
families navigate the ups and downs of life.
You're scrolling through Instagram, watching friends share their weekend
adventures, work celebrations, and social gatherings. Everyone seems so
comfortable, so effortless in their connections. Meanwhile, you're
declining yet another invitation, overthinking a simple text response, or
feeling exhausted just thinking about small talk at a networking event.
If you're living in Jersey City, Hoboken, or NYC—cities that thrive on
networking, social scenes, and constant connection—social anxiety can feel
especially challenging. In a place where "who you know" often matters as
much as "what you know," the pressure to be socially confident can be
overwhelming.
Social anxiety isn't just being "shy" or "introverted." It's the persistent
fear of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection in social situations that can
keep you from fully engaging in work, relationships, and life
opportunities.