Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the mildest form is often referred to as the "winter blues" but more severe SAD can lead to depression.
Symptoms are similar to other forms of depression, which is why it is important to get diagnosed by a Doctor to ensure you get the right treatment. This may involve taking Anti-Depressants but before you resort to drugs, there's various self help methods that can help.
I use a Light Box to bathe me in the equivalent of natural light and sunlight during the winter months. Clinical studies have shown that this helps a large number of people who suffer from SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder.
No, you are thinking about an affective disorder, such as a seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most often associated with the lack of daylight. Although seasonal affective disorder is most common when light is low, it may occur in the spring, and it is then often called reverse SAD.
There are many websites that offer information about Seasonal Affective Disorder. MayoClinic.com and WebMD.com both have information on the disorder also know as SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as winter depression is a common mood disorder. Symptoms include lack of energy, difficulty waking up in the morning and difficulty concentrating.
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no, probably seasonal affective disorder
Like other types of mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder may also respond to medication and psychotherapy.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of mood disorder that is influenced by the changing seasons and weather patterns. It is characterized by symptoms of depression and low energy levels that typically occur during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight.
Seasonal affective disorder, while not an official category of mental illness listed by the American Psychiatric Association, is estimated to affect 10 million Americans, most of whom are women.
Weather in Spokane can become bad for people with seasonal affect disorder. It all really depends on the person and how bad they have the disorder.