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Whenever winter approaches do you feel irritated or grumpy? Lose interest in daily activities? Well this is not about mere liking’s or disliking but could be a disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or sometimes coined as ‘winter depression’. Not only during winters can people be its prey during summers too.
Symptoms:
Feeling depressed almost everyday
Lower energy levels
Disliking the liked things
Oversleeping
Appetite changes, as it increases carbohydrate cravings
Weight gain
Over emotional
Causes:
Reduction in Serotonin levels – an element that affects our mood.
Disruption of Melatonin levels – an element that affects our sleep
Biological clock – it affects our sleep and wake pattern.
Who are at risk?
Gender – Occurrence of SAD is more in females.
Age – Younger generation are more likely at risk.
Location – People living far from equator in Cold areas tend to be its prey
Family History – people having anyone in the family suffering SAD bears the risk of developing Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Dangers
Suicidal thoughts
Social aloofness
Problems at workplaces
Prevention
Regular exercise
Increase Vitamin D intake
Increase the intake of Omega 3
Curtail fast food from your diet