4 Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Symptoms of SAD may consist of :
1.Difficulty waking up in the morning,
2.Morning sickness,
3.Tendency to oversleep as well as to overeat,
4.A craving for carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain.
Other symptoms include a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating on completing tasks, and withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities. All of this leads to the depression, pessimistic feelings of hopelessness, and lack of pleasure which characterize a person suffering from this disorder.
People who experience summer SAD (spring and summer depression) show symptoms of classic depression including insomnia, anxiety, irritability, decreased appetite, weight loss, social withdrawal, and a decreased sex drive.[4] Additionally, many patients are unable to cope with the increased temperatures during spring and summer.
