He's Fit

Click here for the Lead Stories

Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than the Blues

Posted February 29, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: His Health, Mental Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health

Do you feel like you have more energy when the sun is shining and it’s warm out? Do you feel happier?  Or—when it’s biting cold and dark, do you get angered and depressed?

The 4-6 percent of the population that suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience the above changes in mood and energy to the max. Symptoms are cyclical - triggered by the changing seasons - and grow in severity as the season progresses.  And, while most SAD sufferers struggle in the fall and winter, some experience symptoms in the summer and spring as well. This article from partner site Her Active Life explores SAD. Check it out.

Comment on this post | Permalink | Share this article

Tags: depressed, depression, energy, fall, mental health, mood, seasonal affective disorder, seasons, spring, summer, winter

Like what you see? Subscribe to our feed!

0 Responses to “Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than the Blues” (Leave a reply)