With the arrival of autumn, many people are looking forward to Halloween, harvest celebrations, and the upcoming winter holidays. On the other hand, those who experience seasonal depression can feel a sense of dread as the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, knowing that they won’t feel like themselves again until spring. Although…
If you struggle with bipolar disorder, you know that the extreme highs and lows that categorize the condition are one of the most difficult parts of it to live with, causing you to struggle with the things you need to get done in any given day and potentially having serious impacts on your life and…
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression or SAD, is a fairly common mental health problem where people experience low moods, sadness, and other depressive symptoms in association with a particular season and time of year. Mostly, you’ll hear this disorder discussed in the winter, since it’s very common during the colder months when…
As winter temperatures fall and shorter days become the norm, many people become more susceptible to mental health concerns, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, isolation, and more. You might feel the need to sleep longer, notice a change in your appetite, or find it challenging to do things you normally love. Luckily, there are strategies…
The approach of fall and winter means lots of different things for different people. Some people are anticipating a busy season at their jobs, for example, while others are starting to mental plan the holiday season. For some people, however, the start of fall and winter means feeling miserable until it gets warm again. …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year– and for many people, also the most difficult. The winter holidays are an incredibly busy time where it’s common to see your extended family and friends, put a lot of effort into holiday preparations, potentially face added stress at work, and just generally feel overwhelmed. With so…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, often interpreted as “wintertime blues,” is a common form of depression. See our answers to the most commonly asked questions about SAD to help understand this debilitating mental disorder.
While you’ve probably heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that affects more than 3 million Americans each year, not all cases occur during the winter. In fact, 10 percent of SAD sufferers actually suffer from Reverse SAD, a condition in which they get depressed in the warmer months.