Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a legitimate problem that affects 1-10% of the population, depending on where you live. When the weather is cold, the sky is gray, and the sun sets at 4:30pm (I’m looking at you, Nashville) our moods plummet.
Symptoms of SAD are similar to depression, but they follow a seasonal pattern. Common complaints include loss of interest in previously preferred activities, sadness, feelings of emptiness or hopelessness, social withdrawal, craving carbohydrates, headaches and fatigue.
Seeking counseling can be one of many effective remedies for SAD. Counseling can help you see beyond the present seasonal conditions and increase joy in the here and now. Counseling can equip you with tools to combat depressive symptoms, increase gratitude, and improve energy levels and motivation.
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