It’s Board Game Season In Oklahoma – Here’s How You Can Play For Free

The cold is coming to Oklahoma and that means we'll be trapped indoors. Instead of staring at your phone, why not enjoy some good old fashioned board games? If you're in the Oklahoma City metro area, you've got a perfect set up right down the road.

Winter Time and Depression in Oklahoma

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Have you noticed that the late fall and winter time is usually one of the hardest times of year to get through mentally? There's actually a reason for that. Some folks aren't sad, but have SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder. During the winter time, the cold weather, lack of sunlight and possibly a lack of communication with others can affect folks in an extremely negative way.

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Here in Oklahoma, depression isn't uncommon. Around 25% of people in the state suffer from depression, according to World Population Review. Although it isn't the highest number, Oklahoma still ranks as the 11th most depressed state on the list.

How To Help Cope With Seasonal Depression

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Coping with Seasonal Depression is still possible. Oklahoma Pallative and Hospice Care recommends folks who suffer from SAD try a few things:

• Add structure and routine to your life.
• Brighten your surroundings up by turning on lights, opening windows, be outside as much as you can.
• Add some sort of exercise to your routine.
• Socialize - get around others and don't stay huddled up alone for too long.

Your company might actually be helping someone else floating in the same boat as you. One fun opportunity to make connections could be through groups like the Oklahoma Board Game Community.

Meet Up With The Oklahoma Board Game Community

The Oklahoma Board Game Community is Oklahoma's largest group of board game lovers that just want the experience of getting together and having fun learning and playing new games. They host weekly and monthly meet ups that are always free and always at a public place.

Even if you aren't sure how to play, they have plenty of groups that are happy to teach newcomers the ropes of the game. This will come in handy, since they don't just play Monopoly or other really popular games.

You don't have to bring a group to the meet, you can come alone and join a group if you'd like. Remember - it's always free and at different locations, so check on their weekly list to see where they'll be playing at next.