Clinton Township Newsletter

1 2 A u g u s t 2 0 1 5 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com 14 Main Street, Clinton 908-894-5400 • www.billhealydesigns.com • Handmade Crystal Giftware, Stemware and Lighting • Art Glass • Repair on Damaged Crystal or Glass • Custom Engraving • Corporate Awards and Gifts • Handmade Irish Products and Crystal Jewelry Tops In Clinton Township! Top Producer in Clinton Township for over 30 years from Beaver Brook Condos to Wellington Homes and all points in between ... and I live here! Call me and let's get your home ready to sell! Vicki Tuschak S a le s As s o c i ate www.VickiTuschak.com • vtuschak@yahoo.com cell: 908.334.164 • office: 908.735.8080 s u m m e r t i m e s e a s o N a l a F F e C t i v e d i s o r d e r ( s a d ) By Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is usually thought of as something that causes depression during the winter when the days are shorter and colder. But a small percentage of people in the U. S. experience SAD depressive symptoms with the onset of summer. In warmer climates, SAD is actually more common in the summer than in the winter. If circadian rhythms are disturbed by sleep changes it can mean problems- even if you're only getting a few less or a few more hours of sun each day. Summer SAD shows up as agitation rather than the lethargy that is typically experienced in winter. If you are not yourself and are too jittery to eat, sleep, or follow your usual routine in the summer you may be experiencing SAD. Summer SAD can cause a loss of appetite, sleep problems, weight loss, and anxiety. Disruptions in routines can bring on summer SAD. For example, children on summer vacation who are changing routines and demanding more attention can contribute to SAD. The cost of summer vacations, summer camps, and babysitters can add to the stress of summer. Having to be seen in less clothing such as bathing suits or shorts can also impact mood. Suggestions for Coping with Summer Depression: • Get plenty of exercise to avoid depression • Eat sensibly and don't exercise or diet to an extreme • If you're already taking antidepressants talk to your doctor if your current dosage is not managing your symptoms • Try to make at least part of your vacation something that you'll really enjoy rather than filling obligations to family, friends and others • Stop comparing yourself to others whom you imagine are having more summer fun • If summer makes you manic, don't ignore your symptoms. Seek medical help instead. • Talk to your doctor about SAD. Your doctor may suggest that you stay out of bright light and heat and/or take antidepressants. While summer SAD is relatively rare, it can be dangerous and lead to suicidal thoughts/actions. • Lower Your Expectations. If you build up expectations for vacations and holidays, the disconnect between your expectation and reality can create disappointment, stress, or even depression. • Find time to wind down, read and relax. Limit caffeine and time spent with screens that can make falling asleep difficult. • Get plenty of sleep. Your body releases more of the stress hormone cortisol when you're sleep deprived, which can contribute to depression and increase emotional sensitivity. • Try to keep normal sleep hours in the summer even if it means using heavy curtains to block out light. Eat outside or in bright light and get consistent sunlight in the morning to help reset your circadian clock. For a free consultation contact Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW at 908.586.3254, email: lynsiegel@embarqmail.com, 50 Beaver Ave, Annandale, NJ 08801. www.cliontohterapist.citymax.com. F r e e s u m m e r C o N C e r t s e r i e s Every Thursday night through August 13, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Deer Path Park, Ages: All, Cost: Free! July 30: The Jazz Lobsters Bif Band(www.jazzlobsters.com), Aug. 6: Captain Jack Billy Joel Tribute (captainjacktributeband.com) August 13: Best of the Eagles (www.bestoftheeagles.com) Our concert series has always been family-oriented. Please be considerate of your neighbors, so everyone may enjoy the music and the natural surroundings. If you smoke, make sure the smoke does not bother anyone else. Keep children in sight at all times, so that their safety is assured and their play will not disturb others. Please observe our park leash law and control your pet. Please pick up all litter. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Rainy days: We try our best to hold our concerts outdoors, but sometimes weather conditions dictate that we move inside. These decisions are made during the late afternoon of each concert day. The quickest way to find out this information is to go to our County website: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us, or call the Park Office for the recording after 4:30 pm (908.782.PARK (7275.) All indoor concerts will be held in the auditorium (no food or drinks, please) at Hunterdon Central High School, 84 Rt. 31 Flemington NJ 08822. Big thank you to all of last year's concert audience and musicians! Thank you to Hunterdon County, Shop Rite of Flemington and the Hunterdon Tricentennial Committee! Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation, 1020 Rt 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 (Mailing Address: PO Box 2900, Flemington, 08822) 908.782.1158. www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm. C u s t o m Pa i n t F i n i s h Transformations for Your Cabinetry & Furniture • D e s i g n 9 0 8 . 8 3 2 . 6 0 3 2 T e w k s b u r y

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