Treatment available for seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that causes low energy and fatigue, feelings of worthlessness and helplessness, sleep disturbances and fluctuations in weight not associated with dieting."The severity of symptoms distinguishes SAD from cabin fever' or the winter blues,' says Steve Siegle, psychotherapist, Red Cedar Medical Center (RCMC). "Cabin fever' may be annoying but does not necessarily warrant the need to talk with your physician or therapist."Like other forms of depression, SAD affects all ages and may run in families. Ten million American men and women suffer from SAD each year. Symptoms of SAD include: Recurring depression at the same time each year, Increased need for sleep/excessive sleeping,

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