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Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects about 7% of people in Ireland and is a form of depression that usually occurs mainly during the winter months. It effects more women than men and affects younger people mainly in their twenties.
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects about 7% of people in Ireland and is a form of depression that usually occurs mainly during the winter months. It effects more women than men and affects younger people mainly in their twenties.
Symptoms include being in an irritable mood
Symptoms include being in an irritable mood
Feelings of despair
Feelings of despair
Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
Having low self-esteem
Having low self-esteem
Being indecisive
Being indecisive
Tearfulness
Tearfulness
Feeling stressed or anxious
Feeling stressed or anxious
Reduced sex drive
Reduced sex drive
Becoming less sociable
Becoming less sociable
What you can do to combat SAD
What you can do to combat SAD
- Get as much natural sunlight as possible
- Exercise regularly
- Reach out to family and friends
- Eat the right diet
- Take steps to deal with stress
- Light therapy
- Vitamin D supplements
Qi Lin Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi Lin Traditional Chinese Medicine
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