Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, starting in the fall and continuing through the winter, sapping energy and making a person feel moody. Symptoms can include depression, changes in appetite (in particular a craving for sweet or starchy f...  

I thought we could talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) today. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression brought on by the shorter days and less sunlight. Some people are very affected by this and have more pronounced depression symptoms ...  

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Welcome to our new series -- called Medical Monday, brought to you by Summit Medical Group. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression occurring at the same time of year. Symptoms can start in the fall and last throughout the ...  

However, there are home remedies that can help most cases of seasonal affective disorder. Home remedies Get out and enjoy the sunshine. Take walks, walk the dog, sit in the park but get in the sunshine, this will help you with your depression. If you ...  

SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is characterized by feelings of depression or lethargy as a result of infrequent access to light. Symptoms include sadness, weight gain, an inability to focus, constant fatigue, and feeling "under the weather" without a ...  

Do you feel depressed this time of year? You could be one of the many who experience seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD). The most common type of SAD is winter-onset depression. Symptoms usually come on in late fall or early winter. n ...  

In turn this disruption in the natural pattern of your sleep may cause depression. Reduced amounts of sunshine can cause a drop in the brain’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is a brain chemical called a neurotransmitter which is largely responsible for mood.  

If you live in Montreal it is important to know that winter blues is not just about the holidays. It can be a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder otherwise known as S.A.D. This acronym is very apropos because you feel sad or worst still ...