Seasonal Affective Disorder
Alternate Names : SAD, Seasonal Depression
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms associated with SAD can vary, depending on how severe the condition is. Symptoms include:
depression that begins in the fall or winter
lack of energy
decreased interest in work or other activities
increased appetite with weight gain
carbohydrate cravings
increased sleep, with more daytime sleepiness
social withdrawal
afternoon slumps with low energy and poor concentration
slow, sluggish, lethargic movements
These symptoms usually occur during the "seasonal period" that affects a person and then goes away after that particular season. The symptoms then tend to reappear the following year at the same time.
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