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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure. Symptoms include oversleeping, low energy, anxiety, and other unpleasant feelings. SAD can be caused by genetic, physical, and environmental factors. It is treated through light therapy, antidepressants, or counseling. Light therapy involves using special lamps with high brightness to improve mood-regulating hormone production. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements can also help if taken with meals. Psychotherapy aids in identifying negative patterns and teaching relaxation techniques. Seeking social support from family and friends makes coping and recovery easier during the winter season. Ignoring SAD risks more severe depression, so timely treatment

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Зимняя депрессия

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure. Symptoms include oversleeping, low energy, anxiety, and other unpleasant feelings. SAD can be caused by genetic, physical, and environmental factors. It is treated through light therapy, antidepressants, or counseling. Light therapy involves using special lamps with high brightness to improve mood-regulating hormone production. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements can also help if taken with meals. Psychotherapy aids in identifying negative patterns and teaching relaxation techniques. Seeking social support from family and friends makes coping and recovery easier during the winter season. Ignoring SAD risks more severe depression, so timely treatment

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Seasonal Affective Disorder


Harsh winter might become quite a challenge for an unaccustomed person. However, even an experienced
northerner might encounter seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which commonly shows through sleeping
too much, having little to no energy, sudden builds of anxiety, and many other unpleasant symptoms.
Nevertheless, spring neglects the change of circadian rhythms, which leads to spiritual ascent.
Respectively, this exact time appears to be the perfect moment to start healing after the winter.
Therefore, this essay is going to focus on informing audiences about SAD. This particular mental
condition is nothing to be embarrassed about, yet it must be recognized and carefully treated.
People become victims of rhythm, which is an inseparable part of life. Our activity diminishes during the
winter months in response to the reduction of sunlight. That means, at the same time, we start to lack
serotonin (the chemical responsible for mood) and experience building elaboration of melatonin (the
chemical responsible for sleep). These hormones are liable for circadian rhythms and play a crucial role in
human well-being. Furthermore, SAD might appear due to genetic predisposition, physical condition, and
environmental surroundings. With that said, multiple reasons for SAD are rather general. Consequently,
people seem to be especially vulnerable to it.
SAD can be treated effectively in several ways, including light therapy, take of antidepressants, or
psychological counseling. Although symptoms usually improve independently with the change of season,
timely treatment must help the process.
Firstly, one option for treating SAD involves the purchase of a lamp with a luminance of 2500 lux or
more. The lamp imitates sunlight as a consequence improving the production of necessary hormones.
Artificial room lighting (lights, lanterns) of only a few hundred lux might not be suitable in this case.
Before buying such a lamp, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will determine the true causes of SAD.
It is also vital to take into consideration any eye diseases. A course of light therapy lasts on average up to
two weeks. During the sessions, you can write, read, chat on the phone, and perform any other activity,
but on one condition: light must reach the eye retina.
As a result, a person accomplishes an emotional improvement, which must be maintained until the end of
the season. However, such technology is not a thrifty decision.
Vitamin course might be a proper alternative. Avitaminosis can lead to anemia and become a serious
contributing factor to long-term depression. Therefore (unless contraindicated), it is highly recommended
to take vitamin D during the dark season. As it is known to be fat-soluble, so should be taken after meals
or at the same time with Omega-3.
Secondly, the universal option must be psychotherapy. A specialist can point out consistent negative
patterns and suggest relaxation methods to improve the general condition. Besides, a professional
consultation must be beneficial at any time of year. The ability to ask for help is a deeply important
quality.
Considering other options, the majority of advice related to depressive state recommends staying
physically active. However, while in such a condition, a person might not have enough energy to get up
from bed. Consequently, that might become a devastating obstacle when facing the need to interact with
the environment. Therefore, it is essential to enlist support from family and friends - such care has a
therapeutic effect and can considerably contribute to healing. Thoughtfulness makes it less distressing to
find energy for various activities. When encountering SAD, it is crucial to proceed with doing enjoyable
things, slowly adjusting to more complicated tasks.
In conclusion, ignoring SAD and the majority of other overwhelming mental states might be rather
inconsiderate. Overlooked light apathy can develop into burn-out or heavy depression that will not pass
with the coming of spring.
Nowadays, people experience tremendous amounts of stress, which becomes a massive weight for the
nervous system. Therefore, we must perform everything to stay stable, and the first step is to enlighten
ourselves.

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