Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to the change in seasons. Although it can happen to people during the spring & summer months, most people experience seasonal depression during the fall & winter months. It's generally beings & ends at the same time each year. During these months you experience lower levels of energy & constantly feeling on edge or moody.
5% of adults in the U.S. experience SAD, which lasts 40% of the year.
Causes
• Reduced levels of sunlight in fall & winter
• Increased heat/humidity in summer
• Melatonin levels
• Serotonin levels
Signs/Symptoms
• Feelings depressed most days
• Losing interest in hobbies
• Having low energy
• Feeling hopeless or worthless
• Trouble sleeping
• Changes in appetite
Things that help
• Vitamin D
• Psychotherapy
• Light therapy
• Meditation/yoga
• Self Care
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