SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that some people experience during the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. Symptoms vary from person to person but may include: Feelings of Sadness Anxiousness Emptiness Hopelessness Pessimism Guilt Worthlessness Helplessness Irritability Restlessness Fatigue and decreased energy Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making […]
How I Deal with SAD
WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County
REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Hardin County
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