Seasonal affective disorder and how to fight it
For most of us dark winter nights and gloomy days are something we don't enjoy but just get on with. For others, this time of year is a nightmare, leading to depression, insomnia and lack of appetite.
If this sounds like you, you could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD. 1 in 50 people suffer from it. The good news is living with it doesn't have to be difficult.
Thanks to SADbox.co.uk lightboxes and lamps it is possible to trick your body into thinking it's getting more sunshine. But in actual fact, we get most of our Vitamin D from our food so our Vitamin D plan is perfect to follow to avoid a winter slump. Or you might like to try our Beat the Blues Diet which tells you what are the best foods to keep you feeling happy all day long.
Find out more:
- What is SAD?
- What are the symptoms?
- How can I treat it?
- Living with SAD
- The Vitamin D plan
- The Beat the Blues Diet
By Vicky Woollaston
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What are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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Who gets Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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What are the treatment options for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?
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What is seasonal affective disorder?
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Depression
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