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suffereing from seasonal affective disorderEvery year, as the amount of daylight decreases, some people find themselves feeling depressed. This can be due to SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Understanding the signs and symptoms of SAD will help you determine if someone needs more help.

*Fatigue and sleepiness: People with SAD will probably feel exhausted and sleep far more than is normal for them. Even with rest, they don't have energy.

*Anger and irritability: It is common to feel angry and irritated often if a person has SAD. This can happen at inappropriate times and over small frustrations.

*Increased hunger: Many people with SAD will find that they are actually hungrier. It is possible that this is linked to lower levels of serotonin. This also includes carbohydrate cravings.

*Difficulty Concentrating: It is common for someone with SAD to have memory difficulties. That is similar to other types of depression. They might have problems remembering dates, appointments, and even names at times.

*Decreased Sex Drive: Any type of depression can led to a lack of interest in sex and this includes SAD. It is more pronounced in the winter months with normal interest returning in the warmer months.

*Disinterest in Normal Activities: People suffereing from SAD, as with other types of depression, tend to pull back from friends, family and activities. It becomes more pronounced in the winter months.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of SAD will help you decide if you need to talk to your physician about it for diagnosis and treatment if necessary.
 

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