What is SAD ? – Know Symptoms and Who can get affected

Symptoms | Effective Measures | Treatment

SAD is referred as Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is a a seasonal depression. SAD is a mood disorder characterised by depression that occurs at the same time every year. Seasonal affective disorder occurs in climates where there is less sunlight at certain times of the year.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is mostly seen in adults, and people starts to get sleepy all day, dullness, no desire to do anything. If you are worried and if you are experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms then there is no need to worry, Seasonal Affective Disorder is completely treatable.

Lets have a look into Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder below

Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms

  • Lack of energy
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Not wanting to see people
  • Feeling sad, low, tearful, guilty or hopeless
  • Feeling anxious, angry and agitated
  • Being more prone to physical health problems, such as colds, infections or other illnesses.
  • Sleeping too much, or difficulty waking up (common with SAD in winter)
  • Sleeping too little, or waking up a lot (common with SAD in summer)
  • Changes in your appetite, for example feeling hungrier or not wanting to eat
  • Losing interest in sex or physical contact
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Other symptoms of depression

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is advised to consult a doctor.

Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Medium-term: resolves within months
  • Usually self-diagnosable
  • Lab tests or imaging not required

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