Posts Tagged ‘S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder’
S.A.D.
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Q: I think I’m suffering from SAD. Is there any way of treating it without having to go on antidepressants?
A: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)is a condition in which the body is not exposed to enough sunlight to maintain normal levels of serotonin. It is associated with winter depression and summer hypomania. Typically, patients tend to feel depressed, slow down, oversleep, overeat and crave carbohydrates in the winter. In the summer they tend to feel elated, active and energetic. (more…)
