Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a disorder in which a person typically becomes depressed in the winter months, however in some cases, an individual can become depressed during the summer months. During these depressed months, the person experiences all of the symptoms of depression. When these months begin to alternate, the symptoms disappear until the next ‘down season.’ While it is a fairly new and unknown disorder, it can be diagnosed and has a list of treatments. This disorder can be
Seasonal Affective Disorder It's wintertime, and you are gathered for the holidays with all of your family and friends. Everything seems like it should be perfect, yet you are feeling very distressed, lethargic and disconnected from everything and everyone around you. "Perhaps it is just the winter blues," you tell yourself as you delve into the holiday feast, aiming straight for the sugary fruitcake before collapsing from exhaustion. However, the depression and other symptoms that you feel
sleeping, and focusing in the winter, but then when it starts to get warmer, and there is more sunlight you return to being in your usual state of mind? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective disorder, or SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. It is thought to affect roughly six percent of Americans, and women are four times as likely to be affected as men. Symptoms of SAD include changes in sleeping patterns, general fatigue
effect of Seasonal Affective Disorder at four different longitudinal places within the United States, comparing the prevalence of the disorder at each of the different locations. For example, one of the studies researched focuses on the state of Alaska and how prevalent Seasonal Affective Disorder is. Another study that is investigated is the prevalence of Seasonal Affective Disorder at four different longitudes across the United States. It was found that Winter Seasonal Affective Disorder and Subsyndromal
Emotional Eating and Seasonal Affective Disorder Emotional eating and seasonal affective disorder are two different things. Emotional eating is characterized by a sudden feeling of hunger, craving for specific foods, mindless eating and there is no feeling of satisfaction even if you’re already full. This is usually triggered by certain emotions that can be only satisfied by eating a certain food. On the other hand, seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a recurrent depression that is usually experienced
Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Clear Link Between the Outside and the Inside of the Brain And God said, Let there be light; And there was light. And God saw that the light was good; And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day. (Genesis 1:3-5) (1) The sun has been an endless source of inspiration, both physical and spiritual, throughout the ages. For its light, warmth, and
four. Seasonal Affect Disorder is a real disorder that affects many people who should be carefully diagnosed, should know the symptoms and signs, and should know how to treat it. Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called S.A.D) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. Most people with Seasonal Affective Disorder have symptoms that start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping energy and making someone feel moody. Less often, Seasonal Affective Disorder causes
Depression is not what people think, it is not someone who is always sad, depression is a disorder of the continual sadness and loss of interest. Depression is more commonly known to be an emotional or mental condition of health. However, depression does have an effect to the body. The mental, or emotional, symptoms of depression can cause a difference in the way you think and work. However, the physical effects of the symptoms can be the differences in the eating habits and sleeping routine. There
individual’s moods and emotions; therefore, Seasonal changes, affects some individuals psychologically. Seasonal Affect Disorder will be defined to demonstrate how the environment affects individuals psychologically. In addition, at least one article will be analyzed to show how seasonal changes influences mood swings, sleep deprivation, weight gain, weight lose, or intrinsic motivation (Veitech & Arkkelin,1995). Article Anaylsis The article, Seasonal Affective Disorder: Lighting Research and Environmental
Identify the signs and symptoms of depression When emotions such as apathy or despair do not want to disappear, depression may be the cause of these evils. More than a temporary blow blues, depression prevents enjoys life every day. With psychological and medical treatment and help, you can get to feel better. But first, you must understand what it is like depression. Learn to identify signs and symptoms of depression are the first step to solve the problem. What is depression? We all know the ups
obstacles that cause depression. Depression can be very critical in some cases. There a few different types of depressions disorders. There is persistent depressive disorder, perinatal depression, and Psychotic depression. We also have seasonal affective disorder. Depression is a serious disorder, life threatening in many cases. Just like there are many kinds of depression disorders there are many things that trigger depression. For example relationship problems, insecurities, illnesses, etc. It all
for that reason. Children tend to express their sadness by behavioral changes, poor Recognizing the symptoms and early signs of childhood depression, seeking diagnosis and treatment and learning to live with and accept the disorder and still live for yourself are all important steps for knowledgeable parents. Childhood depression has only been recognized as a real clinical problem for about twenty-two years. Before that time, children that exhibited signs that are now recognized as depression were
adolescents and children, the mood can appear that the patient is agitated more than they appear to be depressed and last up to 1 year. Postpartum Depression, can range from moderate to severe in women that have given birth (htt). Seasonal Affective Disorder, (SAD) is a seasonal form depression that is only present during certain times of the year, most often in the winter. Atypical Depression, is a major depression that has many prominent symptoms, including changes in appetite; which in turn affects
Sadness is a natural part of our life and is temporary. Even though sadness is not the greatest feeling, it does not interrupt people's daily lives. With depression, there is a different meaning behind it. Depression is a serious mental illness or a disorder that can affect someone’s daily life negatively. With that, it comes with different symptoms. These symptom include: sleeping either too much or too little, gaining or losing weight, losing interest that someone once used to enjoy, self-harm, loss
Dark Cloud There are many mental illnesses that affect all different kinds of people living in the world. Some are worse than others and some can feel like a cloud hanging over that seems like it will never go away. Depression is a common mental disorder that affects millions of people in the world today. It is a terrible burden to its victims and can leave them feeling a sadness they have never experienced before. No person is exempt from attaining this disease, which makes it an even more interesting
The Impacts of Weather on Mood “Besides taking a hit on our ability to spend time outside, both in extreme and everyday cases, weather can have a real impact on our health and well-being” (Gregoire). The impact of weather upon a person goes beyond their choice of apparel or their plans for the day; it can directly affect a person’s mood, for better or for worse. Do the dark, gray skies on a rainy day actually cause someone to feel gloomy? Would someone be more prone to smiling if they were feeling
Emily Dotterer, “Having depression is like being in abusive relationship with yourself.” Depression is a mood disorder that effects people in both physical and mental ways. Just as Brenda Sue Hagen stated, “It’s like someone unplugged you from the socket of feelings.” The disorder does not just effect the one who is depressed but it also effects their friends and family. It is a mood disorder that causes an ongoing feeling of sadness and/or loss of interest. “Depression is an inability to feel anything
anything takes a hit. In fact, in a survey taken in Maryland, over 90% of the people surveyed reported that they noticed a change in mood, behavior, and energy levels with the change of seasons. ... ... middle of paper ... ...rks Cited “Seasonal affective disorder.” nih.gov. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 26 November 2011. Marano, Hara Estroff. “The Season of SADness?” Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, LLC. Psychology Today, 1 July 2002. Web. 26 November 2011. “Dietary Supplement
Depression What is Depression? Depression is a serious medical illness, it is more than just a feeling of being sad or being down for a few days. It is a brain disorder that can cause bad mood or loss of interest in things that he loved or was significant in their daily life. The most known symptom of major depression is low mood or bad, sadness, or a sense loneliness. Many people with depression also have anxiety. Depression is a real illness, depression affects people in different ways, it can
sufferer has a lack of interest in any social activities, disinterested in sexual activities or extreme decrease in weight. A major depression episode may last up to 6 months and then may experience a short spell of relief but this disorder is a common reoccurring disorder. Dysthymia - Dysthymia is not as severe as major depression; however it is a condition which unfortunately not many know if they are suffering from. They going through life discontented, lonely, unsocialable and frightened at time