Fall and the Winter seasons are on their way. The days start to become shorter and shorter. Some people feel a little sad and tired because of this. This can be due to the fact that we are adjusting our activity schedule and the after work activities we were engaging in may not be possible anymore. In others, they be experiencing SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is related to the decreased amount of light we are exposed to during the day. People with SAD can experience full depressive symptoms like fatigue, loss of concentration, and changes in weight/eating/sleep.
This disorder has treatments including medications (that help to increase the “feel good” chemicals in the brain, light therapy (to supplement the missing hours of sunlight), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) a type of psychotherapy.
As with all symptoms, when you’re not feeling well check with your doctor. There are therapies to help people improve their health and quality of life.