Get To Know The Signs Of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Feeling Depressed

Of course, feeling depressed is a major sign of SAD! After all, it is a type of depression. Ladies, many people call it seasonal depression! You're likely going to feel things like hopelessness, sadness, and apathy. Losing interest in hobbies is common too! Unfortunately, the depression in SAD is quite severe! Your mood shifts in SAD are just as bad as in major depression, even though they only last for a season. Watch out for the depressed feeling here to increase your risk of suicidal thoughts. The good news is that treatment is available! Antidepressants and psychotherapy work wonders on this symptom and SAD as a whole.

Lose Interest In Hobbies

Losing interest in your hobbies is quite common with SAD. It is just like other types of depression! Ladies, you won't feel as motivated to do things you once liked to do. This means not spending as much energy on activities. Many of you will try to engage in your hobbies, but find it hard to enjoy them. Doing things you once liked often takes longer! Ladies, when these hobbies were social ones, withdrawal and isolation are common! Of course, you need to know that brief periods of disinterest are normal. Everyone has them! It's when they persist or always happen at the same time that they are a problem. With SAD, it means losing interest in your hobbies every winter!