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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Meaning, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment.
Many of you might have noticed that as the days grow shorter and nights longer, there is shift in our moods. For some of you this change can be normal but for others it can be a recurring and debilitating experience, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though some people just dismiss this problem as ‘Winter Blues’, truth is that, it can have an impact on your mental health in the long run if left untreated.
Therefore, it is necessary to understand what really SAD is, what are its causes and most importantly how it can be managed. So, if you too have ever experienced such mood shift during season changing, this article will help you in understanding the whole concept of SAD and offer practical advises to manage it.
What is SAD?
Firstly let’s see what SAD actually is, SAD stands for — Seasonal Affective Disorder. It means a type of depression which occurs during specific times of a year, most commonly during the fall and winter months. It includes a consistent drop in mood, energy and motivation as daylight hours decreases. However, SAD is different from regular Depression. SAD automatically resolves with arrival of springs and longer daylight hours.
