Trench coats, crunchy leaves, cozy evenings. Obviously, autumn is the best season—at least as far as I’m concerned. However, it does have one downside: It’s often when the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder —also known as SAD—start to appear.

During fall, our exposure to natural light dwindles, thereby altering the production of neurotransmitters related to well-being, such as serotonin and melatonin . “The change of season produces an alteration of the circadian rhythm, which regulates rest, mood, and energy levels,” says Dr. Luis Herrera, medical director of Schwabe Farma Ibérica . “This can lead to sleep disorders, fatigue, and irritability, which are factors that increase vulnerability to anxiety.”

While it’s pretty common to experience a change in mood during the change

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