Seasonal Affective Disorder |
Research carried out by Opinium of over 1,000 UK office workers found that 20% admit to calling in sick because of the ‘winter blues’ and on average will take four days off a year because of it. 60% of respondents stated that the darker days and colder weather made...
Seasonal Affective Disorder |
The specific cause of seasonal affective disorder remains unknown, but the lack of sunlight is considered as one of the main contributing factors. Imbalances that Result from an Inadequate Amount of Light Because of the reduced sunlight in the fall and winter months,...
Seasonal Affective Disorder |
Sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder experience a wide range of symptoms. Here are some of the most frequent ones: Lethargy; Tiredness or fatigue; Sluggishness; A loss of interest in social activities; Withdraw from friends and family; Anxiety; Irritability;...
Antidepressant medications, Exercise, Lifestyle, Light therapy, Natural Treatments, Nutrition, Psychotherapy/Cognitive Therapy, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep |
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which occurs periodically, with the onset of symptoms in winter months and full recovery during the spring and summer. That is why it is also called winter blues or winter depression. The usual symptoms...
