THIS IS WHY YOU FEEL SAD IN WINTERS

Falling leaves and frosty mornings are synonymous with depression and melancholy for many people. While it is often disregarded as normal it is a disorder termed as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is common in people with depression and among otherwise healthy individuals as well. Mostly it is reported in winters however rarely it can surface in spring or summer.

WHAT CAUSES “SAD”

The exact cause of SAD remain to be a mystery for researchers to some extent. Data gleaned from studies so far shows us that it can be due to:

light sensitivity
alterations in the production of melanin in your body
brain chemicals
ions in the air
genetics

YOU HAVE THE SEASONAL EFFECTIVE DISORDER IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS

sleepy and drowsy all the time
weight gain
lethargy throughout the day
change in appetite
low on energy
suicidal thoughts
difficulty concentrating

FYI – women and people residing in the northern areas are at an elevated risk of feeling “SAD”

THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO BATTLE “SAD”

You do not have to tough out these symptoms as just-a-phase by labeling these symptoms are winter blues. Luckily there are many ways to deal with this feeling.