Risk Factors of Seasonal Affective Disorder
There are several risk factors that may increase your chance of getting Seasonal Affective Disorder. First, it is often more common in people who suffer from other forms of Depressive Disorders or Personality Disorders or who have a family history of Mental Health Disorders. Second, SAD tends to be more common in people who live in places where there is a decreased amount of sunlight during the winter. This is because research indicates that sunlight is involved in the production of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood. Although SAD can affect just about anyone, it is more common in women and young adults.
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
For many people, symptoms start out mild and become more severe as the season progresses. Although much less common, some people experience summer-pattern SAD where their depression symptoms only occur during the summer months.
SAD symptoms are similar to those associated with other forms of depression but may include some additional symptoms and they only usually last for a few months out of the year. The following is a list of some of the most common symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
- Persistent feelings of depression most of the day and most days of the week
- Low energy
- Little interest in things that you once enjoyed
- Insomnia or hypersomnia (oversleeping)
- Changes in appetite
- Changes in weight
- Difficulty thinking or making decisions
- Social withdrawal
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