What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Is this a new disorder?

Seasonal Affect Disorder is often called WINTER BLUES, but can occur at other times of the year. Most people who suffer with this type disorder are relatively healthy but when there is a change in the seasons they begin to show signs of depression. Depression can cause severe mood swings, body aches, and lower energy levels.As there is less sunlight, more hours of darkness and even the rainy season or snow season people tend to enter into and linger in stages of depression.

Also for many people the holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas) seem to add to the depression. This can be brought on by many things, some people associate the holidays as a time when there isn't enough money to feed the family with a large feast or there isn't enough money to buy presents for the children. And for others it could be a sad time due to the loss of a loved one during the holidays.

It should not be taken lightly and the individual should seek professional treatment. Many individuals have committed suicide during these times, or resorted to drugs and alcohol. Others turn to unacceptable social behaviors (acting out sexually or stealing.

) mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective....

Seasonal affective disorder is basically the body noticing the lack of light as the year draws on (here in the Northern.

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