Articles related to "Seasonal Affective Disorder"



Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs and Treatments
Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here are several treatments, including SAD light box therapy.
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Treatments for the Winter Blues
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies.
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Supported by more than 20 years of research, light therapy is an effective treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder
Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression.
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Beat SAD with Yoga Asanas
Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul.
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Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the Winter Blues, is a medical condition that affects two million people in the UK and Ireland.
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Depression and Weight Gain
There are many reasons why depression occurs, but when it causes you to overeat and gain weight, it becomes a cycle that seems impossible to reverse. There is help.
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Get Lit!
How lights affect your mood.
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January Blues
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SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder
When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Those feeling an extreme case of the winter blues may well be suffering from a case of Seasonal Affective Disorder (Also known as SAD)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is winter. The weather is cold, the sky is dim, and people begin to feel the weight of those heavy coats and scarves. The winter can be overwhelming.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
This is the time of year that nature starts dimming the lights. Your readiness or lack thereof can have a profound impact on your sanity.
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SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Winter Depression treated by Photo (Light) Therapy)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
What exactly is SAD, and how is it treated?
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Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
People with winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience an onset of depression in the fall or winter, and are relieved of their symptoms in the spring or summer.
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The Bottle in the Closet
He was an Eagle Scout, military veteran, respected educator, and beloved friend. He self-medicated his Seasonal Affective Disorder with alcohol. He died. He was my dad.
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The Desperation Point: SAD, the Holidays and Suicide
This is the second in a series of articles addressing suicide issue. The article focus in on the holiday season and how it affects the development of depressions and may lead to "suicidal thoughts" at what is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year!"
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Types of Depression
Several types of depression can affect women.
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Vitamin D and Health
Vitamin D -- a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from sunlight, fortified foods, and dietary supplements -- contributes to overall health, especially bone health.
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Christmas Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder, difficult family dynamics and financial concerns are common sources of negative thoughts and depression at Christmas.
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Fall And Winter Depression
Do you seem to get depressed every winter? You may have Seasaonl Affective Disorder and there is help for you!
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Seasonal Affective and Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a variation of Bipolar Disorder. Treat includes light boxes, visors, dawn simulators and medication. Symptoms and Diagnosis explained
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5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter seeming endless? There are plenty of enjoyable ways to survive winter and beat the loneliness and isolation of the coldest season.
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Avoiding the Winter Blues
When the holidays are over, the winter days and nights may start to feel endless and unforgiving. Here are some ideas for dealing with winter "blahs."
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Dealing With Double Depression
Double depression is dysthymia plus major depression. One sign of this depression is hopelessness - and here are some treatment options for this type of depression.
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Health Tips Series - Part 2
Health tips to get you ready for the cooler seasons.
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How to Lighten the Winter Blues
A change in seasons from summer to fall can also bring changes in mood and energy levels along with it. Many people experience these "winter blues."
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Introverts, Extroverts' Response to Surroundings
Not only does light affect mood, but introverts and extroverts react differently to brightness, sound, and odors. Here's how personality traits and surroundings interact.
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Overview of SAD Winter Depression
Wintertime can bring on seasonal affective disorder, SAD, which is a depression that comes along with shorter days and lack of sunlight.
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Recognizing, and Fighting, Depression
It's not unusual for people to feel depressed during winter. The short daytimes, plus days indoors, make many sad. But what happens when spring doesn't bring relief?
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Research leading to help for SAD sufferers
SAD symptoms are similar to those experienced with other types of depression. Here are some self-help methods to speed your healing and prevent relapse.
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Shake the Winter Blahs
If you&#8217;re like the 25 million people who fall victim to the <I>winter blahs,</I> there are things you can do to brighten your mood...
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Ten Health Tips For Winter
In winter, comfort food and TV seem much better than diet and exercise. Follow our tips to stay healthy, reduce the symptoms of influenza & colds and avoid depression.
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What is Spring Fever?
Spring Fever is a physiological and psychological shift in the body's response to changing seasons.
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Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that can affect individuals living in winter climates.
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Living with the Season
Here are some tips for coping with the busy holiday season.
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Post-Holiday Blues
Life after the Holidays doesn't have to include Post Holiday Blues. Here are some tips to help you thru the dog days of January.
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Beating the Winter Blues
Are you less inclined to workout during the winter? Feeling the winter blahs? Put down those left over Christmas cookies and find out what fun winter activities can be and how they can affect you physically and emotionally.
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Causes of Depression
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression.
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Depression Types
There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness.
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How to Stay Healthy at Christmas
It's easier than you think to stay healthy at Christmas. Here are 10 tips for reducing holiday stress and staying physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.
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Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression
Light therapy is effective in treating non-seasonal unipolar depression, and may provide benefits for those with bipolar or postpartum depression as well.
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O why should I have spring fever?
If anything, spring fever is more challenging for me than the winter blahs. Longer days seem to trigger hormonal changes. Suddenly, I feel like a caged lion!
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Relieving Fatigue
Mondays, rainy days, and staying up to late are simple reasons for lacking energy. But fatigue may be a sign of other needs or conditions that should be addressed.
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September sunlight's precious power
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Good Vacations in Poor Weather
Nothing can mess up a family outdoor vacation faster than a stretch of rain. Planning can turn this misfortune into days of memorable highlights.
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How Colors Affect Emotional & Physical Health
Research shows that colors affect your emotional and physical health. A color intuitive shares how red, blue, and green affects your brain and body in different ways.
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Light Therapy for ADHD
Several studies of adults with ADHD have found that for some, light therapy generates a significant reduction in symptoms.
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Light Therapy for PMS and PMDD
Some women who suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome or the more severe Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder may benefit from light therapy.
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