seasonal affective disorder…

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forms of depression, seasonal affective disorder, sad, form of depression that occurs in relation, seasons, most commonly beginning in winter, seasonal affective disorder, sad, marked by symptoms of depression profound enough to seriously affect work, relationships, have its onset in adolescence, early adulthood, forms of depression, occurs more frequently in women than in men, the "winter blahs", "cabin fever", not have sad, sad is not known but is thought to be related to numerous factors body temperature, hormone regulation, ambient light, rare form that occurs, in the summer, depression, a fall, winter onset, lack of energy, decreased interest in work, significant activities, increased appetite, weight gain, carbohydrate cravings, increased sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, social withdrawal, afternoon slumps, decreased energy, concentration, sluggish, lethargic movement, a psychological evaluation rules out other causes, confirms the diagnosis, depression, antidepressant medications, talk therapy, effective, light therapy using a special lamp to mimic the spectrum of light, sun, symptoms commonly resolve on own, the change of seasons, outcome is good, continuous treatment, though some people, have the disorder throughout lives, seasonal affective disorder, progress to a major depressive syndrome, experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, individuals, suffered from recurrent seasonal depression should speak, a mental health care professional to explore preventative treatments.