Fall looks cozy on Instagram—pumpkin patches, candles, weekend trips upstate. But for a lot of people, once the days get shorter, the vibe shifts. You get out of work and it’s already dark. Your energy dips, your mood feels heavier, and suddenly even answering texts back feels like a chore. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What you might be feeling is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that shows up as the seasons change, most often in fall and winter.