Dr. Gratzer said often people who have depression without the seasonal component, for example who are feeling depressed and can’t get out of bed in June, tend to under-sleep and under-eat. “Seasonal affective disorder is a little bit different,” he...
Those who are prone to seasonal affective disorder "could see a more severe form of their symptoms due to the additional stressors everyone is feeling," one expert said.
How to cope with your SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn’t just plague adults during the darker months — children can also become affected by this form of seasonal depression. Make sure you know these signs of SAD and how to prevent it in your kids. Light therapy Approximately 85 ...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on by the changing seasons. It can be an overwhelming, jarringtype of depression. Most people, when first dealing with it, aren’t sure how to cope with seasonal depression. They begin feeling sapped of energy and interest during the fall, and th...
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It’s also that time of year when viruses are making the rounds, and it might not be possible to do things that might help combat SAD, like spend time with friends. How would you suggest people cope with SAD if they’re concerned about physical health?
Seasonal Depression The holiday season coincides with the days getting darker and colder. This can cause depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Another possible cause of the holiday blues is that holidays mark the end of one year and the start of the next. This may cause you to re...
Melatonin can help blind people regulate their sleep-wake cycle in the absence of light. It also has been shown to have positive effects on jet lag, seasonal affective disorder and depression. Lewy said a low-dose (no more than 0.5 mg) of melatonin taken a few hours before sunset could ...
in your environment is the amount of light you're getting on a regular basis. Switch up your office configuration so you're facing a window. Take a midday break to walk outside in the sunshine. Or invest in a "SAD lamp," which simulates sunlight to alleviate seasonal affective disorder....