If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression.
However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder, right along with jet lag and the sleep problems caused by...
What a great way to possibly improve one's quality of life-and an easy one, too. Bright lights! Carol Bradley Bursack's blog about the... Read more »
If you get the winter blahs, then one area where you can improve your environment is lighting!! Darker, shorter days can sap your energy,... Read more »
February is just about upon us and this is frequently a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is most prevalent. There have been... Read more »
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting... Read more »
I alluded in a previous blog to my feeling that my antidepressants weren't working as well as they had been in the past. I was not severely... Read more »
If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).... Read more »
Did you know that children can suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? I'm embarrassed to admit that I just found this out recently, after... Read more »
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting for... Read more »
A recent study has found that turning on bright lights may help ward off depression and memory decline in Alzheimer's patients. The study, which was... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
In its most common form, SAD is a serious depression that recurs each year at the same time, starting in the fall or winter, and ending in the... Read more »
'Tis the Season... The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people, filled with good friends, time with family, and delicious holiday feasts. But it's also a potentially stressful time, triggering symptoms of depression and anxiety in many...
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