Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)I have struggled with this for a while and did not realize it. The symptoms to me were not as noticeable. The more I shared it with others, the more I realized how very common it is.
According to Web MD, the symptoms for SAD are:
- decreased levels of energy
- difficulty concentrating
- fatigue
- increase in appetite
- increased desire to be alone
- increased need for sleep
- weight gain
There are many treatments for this type of depression. Most people that I have talked to about this go tanning for a few minutes at a time once or twice a week. You can also do light therapy and a lot of times, your insurance will pay for the light required for this. If you feel you have this disorder, I strongly suggest you speak to your doctor about possible treatments. There is no reason to suffer through the winter season when there are options available!
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