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When the winter arrives, everything becomes much colder, dar...
When the winter arrives, everything becomes much colder, darker and seemingly bleaker. People who suffer from a seasonal affective disorder, are acutely aware of what time of the year it is. You may know what depression is, but what exactly is a seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder is sometimes called winter depression or seasonal depression.
According to PsychCentral:
SAD is not a sign of weakness.
It means you have been strong for far too long.
Because Seasonal Affective Disorder is most closely related to reduced daylight hours, those who live closer to the equator are at significantly lower risk for SAD. Less than 2% of Floridians reportedly suffer from SAD each year. Here in the heart of Minnesota, however, we don’t fare quite so well. In addition to proximity to the equator, women and younger people are both at higher risk for SAD.
Based on the Mayo Clinic:
Many of us may have experienced these symptoms in the winter and not realized that it’s caused by a lack of sunlight. Depending on the severity of SAD you find yourself plagued with, there are a few options. Any changes in sleeping patterns, or mood changes that affect the enjoyment of your hobbies, you should speak with your doctor. One way to help find treatment is to understand what can cause SAD.
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