Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)

If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? – Shelley

Seasonal affective disorder (or S.A.D.), also known as the winter blues, affects “0.5 to 3 percent of individuals in the general population,” according to MedlinePlus. But it also “affects 10 to 20 percent of people with major depressive disorder, and about 25 percent of people with bipolar disorder.” So if you’re already suffering with a mood disorder, the shorter days and colder weather may be making it worse. There is, of course, a subtype of S.A.D. that’s less severe but more common. Things seem flat, cold, and remote, instead of enlivened and eventful.

From mid-February, it may feel like Spring is a long way off, regardless of what the Groundhog says. But Daylight Savings Time begins on March 12th this year, rain or shine, cold or mild. That’s less than a month away. Hang in there! And if you’re struggling with your mood, call for an appointment today, at 917-873-0292.