The winter months keep many people indoors and it can seem like weeks when the sun doesn’t shine.
This causes some people to have the “blues” or feel “down in the dumps.” When these feelings don’t go away, there may be something bigger they are dealing with - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
What is SAD?
SAD is a type of depression that is affected by seasonal changes. Symptoms of SAD tend to come back at the same time each year. Some people experience milder symptoms also known as the “blues”. Others have more severe symptoms that cause changes in mood and behavior that affect their daily lives to a much greater extent.
Who is affected?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, 2000) has identified the
following factors related to SAD:
• Living in northern regions can increase occurrences of SAD
• Younger people are at a higher risk of developing SAD
• Women comprise 60% to 90% of people with SAD
Symptoms of SAD may include:
- A drop in energy level
- Increased eating
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Avoidance of social situations
SAD may also include some of the symptoms that are present in other kinds of depression, such as feelings of guilt, loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, feelings of hopelessness and/or helplessness, and physical problems (headaches, stomachaches, etc).
Winter Seasonal Affective Disorder
The most common form of SAD occurs during the winter months, and is associated with decreased
exposure to light. Symptoms usually begin in late fall or early winter, and go away by summer.
Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder
A less common type is summer SAD, which may be related to excessive heat rather than light. With this type of SAD,
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