Jordan – What is a seasonal affective disorder and how can I treat it?

(MENAFN – Al Wakeel News) Some of us are suffering from some kind of depression called SAD. SAD is usually caused by low temperature, short time, and late winter time.

So-called "winter depression" makes people with various psychological symptoms, including hypersensitivity, mood swings and other symptoms, debilitating.
Some people may suffer in the summer, but people suffer from this type of depression during a certain period of the year, usually in the winter.

It is normal for the mood to be affected when the seasons change. It rains when the sun rises and it rains when the temperature is low.

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However, grief is a mental health disorder that can have a major impact on daily life. According to a study published in 2014, it affects 29% of Britons in the winter.

As with many psychiatric conditions, the exact cause of SAD is not known, but there are many theories about why some patients have more severe symptoms than other symptoms, such as serotonin, physical illness, physical clock impairment, diet or inhibition of drug changes .

People with "winter depression" are more likely to have melatonin, a hormone produced by the brain, that makes us feel tired, and that SAD patients can suffer a permanent depletion.

Sad symptoms vary from person to person, but according to the UK National Health Agency, permanent irritability, loss of enjoyment in daily life, sleepiness, longer sleep, appetite and natural carbohydrate intake may be involved. Some people can suffer from guilt, despair, and worthlessness.

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– How can I diagnose "seasonal emotional disorder"?

If you feel you are suffering from grief, you should visit the GP. The GP can assess mental health by asking questions about moods, eating habits, lifestyle habits, sleep and mood changes as the season changes.

How is this disorder treated?
Major treatments include medical discussions such as counseling, cognitive behavior therapy, and phototherapy, and patients are encouraged to purchase light boxes that are placed in the bedroom mimicking exposure to the sun.

Some patients may be treated with antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which are also used to treat panic disorders and some phobias. These drugs work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

It is also a good idea to manage your health by changing your lifestyle to get as much sunlight as possible, including regular exercise, healthy eating, sitting outside the window and walking outside the home.
Source: Independent

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