Time Change and Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips That Help

Why the Time Change Affects Your Mood (and What Helps)

On Sunday, November 1, clocks "fall back" an hour. An extra hour of sleep sounds like a gift, yet many people feel off for days or weeks afterward. If you've ever felt groggy, irritable, or low when the time changes, you're not imagining it.

Here's why the time change and mood are connected, and what you can do to feel steadier.