Winter Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder
The cold weather season is approaching. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or depression caused by the cold and shorter days of winter, can affect as much as 6% of the population of the United States. Since depression is a common co-existing condition, this may impact many people with ADHD. Below are ten tips to help you overcome the winter blues:
1) Wear layers of clothes when outside in the cold weather. Layers, rather than heavy pieces of clothes, help you to avoid feeling weighed down...
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Seasonal affective disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) refers to episodes of depression that occur every year during fall or winter. Symptoms improve in spring and... Read more »
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