SAD SYMPTOMS

Article written in Allina Magazine

Need more daylight?
SAD is depression that occurs at a specific time of the year. Experts say it is related to hormone regulation, body temperature, and seasonal variations in sunlight.

Check this list for SAD Symptoms
* appetite changes
*weight gain
*low energy
*low sex drive
*fatigue, sleepiness
*trouble sleeping
*poor concentration
*irritable,and anxiety
*avoiding social activities
*drinking or self medication
What can you do or who can help?
Always talk to your primary Doctor and discuss any or all new symptoms, this could be something underlying such as diabetes, thyroid, or high blood sugars creating similar symptoms or conditions.

Treatments light therapies, prescription medications. antidepressants, psychotherapy.It is uncommon says Dr. Daniel Thomason that there are not other chronic conditions the patient is dealing with.

I hope this article has helped and for more information check with your Dr. for other tips for SAD Season, December 21st, does not need to be our shortest day with help from the right people.

Being Pack Animals and having good friends and family to help and check in with along with a healthy diet, moderate exercise is other things that keep us all functionally normally in today's very busy world.

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