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SAD is a disorder just like it sounds, symptoms occur due to season changes which include less sunlight and colder climates. SAD is very common and occurs in approximately 3 million cases per year in the United States. Below are some symptoms that are consistent with SAD:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Hopelessness
- Social withdrawal
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Irritability
- Poor concentration
If these symptoms sound familiar, below are a few ideas that may help:
- Get as much natural sunlight as possible
- Stick to a regular daily and sleep routine
- Manage stress levels
- Avoid drugs and alcohol
- Exercise
- Schedule times to hang out with friends often
- Purchase a special lamp called a light box that mimics sunlight
- Talk to someone
- See a therapist
- Talk to your prescriber about medications if these strategies don’t help
Seasonal Affective Disorder can be treated and you can get back to doing what you do best again!
