{"id":1786290,"date":"2022-12-25T06:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1786290"},"modified":"2022-12-25T08:53:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T13:53:35","slug":"six-signs-that-you-might-have-seasonal-affective-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/six-signs-that-you-might-have-seasonal-affective-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Signs That You Might Have Seasonal Affective Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsix-signs-that-you-might-have-seasonal-affective-disorder%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1786290&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Winter. It&#8217;s cold outside, it gets dark early, and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/covid-rsv-flu-symptoms-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">seasonal sicknesses<\/a> like the flu, RSV, and COVID are rampant. Why <em>wouldn&#8217;t<\/em> you be in a bad mood?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling down these days, you&#8217;re far from alone. According to an article published by <em>Psychiatry (Edgmont)<\/em>, 14 percent of U.S. adults suffer from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2686645\/\" target=\"_blank\">the winter blues<\/a>, while six percent of the U.S. population &#8220;is affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in its most marked form.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fewer hours of sunlight during the winter months can lead to a drop in serotonin levels, which often has an impact on our mood,&#8221; <strong>Hussain Ahmad<\/strong>, MD, tells <em>Best Life<\/em>. &#8220;In those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, this can lead to a drop in melatonin levels, which have a knock-on effect on a wide range of things.&#8221; Read on for some surprising symptoms that may mean you&#8217;re suffering from SAD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/ultraprocessed-foods-depression-study-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eating These Popular Foods Spikes Your Risk of Depression and Anxiety, New Study Says<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"416724\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416724\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman looking sad and holding pizza.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416724\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman looking sad and holding pizza.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1387146286-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Drazen Zigic\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re craving starchy foods like pasta and bread, this could be a sign of SAD. &#8220;Many patients with SAD say they feel a lot <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/medications-gain-weight-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">hungrier than usual<\/a>, and crave more carbohydrate-heavy foods during the colder months,&#8221; says Ahmad. &#8220;For many, if left untreated this often leads to weight gain and contributes further to the feelings of sluggishness and low energy they may already be experiencing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/loss-of-appetite-liver-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">a decreased appetite<\/a> could also signal SAD. &#8220;Some individuals have the opposite problem and feel totally off their food, as though they&#8217;re not in the mood to eat or simply getting fuller quicker,&#8221; advises Ahmad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"416721\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416721\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Person sleeping with a pillow over their head.\" width=\"1276\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1276w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-1.jpg, 322&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-2.jpg, 495&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-3.jpg, 660&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416721\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Person sleeping with a pillow over their head.\" width=\"1276\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1276w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-1.jpg, 322&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-2.jpg, 495&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1301600945-3.jpg, 660&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Prostock-Studio\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winter isn&#8217;t the only time of year that can bring on SAD-related <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/jennifer-aniston-insomnia-cure-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">sleep problems<\/a>, but they are more common in the cold season. &#8220;Fewer hours of daylight and colder temperatures appear to contribute [to insomnia], having a negative effect on some peoples&#8217; mental and physical health,&#8221; says Ahmad, who notes that symptoms tend &#8220;to begin during autumn and be at their worst during the months of December, January, and February.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Still, some people experience SAD during the summer, when the condition may cause <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/insomnia-making-bed-study-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">difficulty falling asleep<\/a>. &#8220;Sufferers of SAD also have the opposite problem during the winter months, where they find themselves sleeping too much, and are often unable to wake up in the mornings,&#8221; says Ahmad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"416718\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416718\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman crying and being consoled by a man.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416718\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman crying and being consoled by a man.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1351350359-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">milan2099\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since SAD is a type of depression, it makes sense that symptoms may <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/bad-mood-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">include feeling sad<\/a>, angry, anxious, and stressed\u2014or all of the above, says Ahmad. He explains that this is at least partly due to decreased serotonin levels. While the specific cause of SAD isn&#8217;t known, he adds that melatonin levels can also be a factor. Other possible reasons can be your <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20364651\" target=\"_blank\">circadian rhythm<\/a> (also known as your internal sleep clock), explains the Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n<p>As insomniacs know, problems with sleep can contribute to changes in mood or the intensity of your feelings. &#8220;Your emotions are regulated in the brain\u2014most notably, by the amygdala,&#8221; reports GoodRx. &#8220;When you are sleep deprived, the amygdala goes into overdrive [and] produces more <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrx.com\/well-being\/sleep\/emotional-effects-lack-of-sleep-deprivation\" target=\"_blank\">intense emotional reactions<\/a> to difficult situations.&#8221;<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"416716\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416716\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Fatigued woman sitting down.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416716\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Fatigued woman sitting down.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1352919035-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">brizmaker\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>SAD isn&#8217;t just about feeling sad. A lack of energy or motivation can also signal the disorder. &#8220;Seasonal Affective Disorder often saps our energy levels during the winter months, making it difficult to want to do <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/dementia-symptom-people-ignore-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">just about anything<\/a>,&#8221; says Ahmad.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you find yourself struggling to do things you were having no problems with just a few months ago, and you&#8217;re experiencing other symptoms of the condition, it&#8217;s worth having a chat with your general practitioner to express your concerns.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"416714\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416714\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman sitting on bed while her partner sleeps.\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416714\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman sitting on bed while her partner sleeps.\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1253w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1349708041-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">EmirMemedovski\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People with SAD aren&#8217;t just reluctant to tackle daily tasks like going to work or grocery shopping. &#8220;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/medications-that-lower-libido-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lowered libido<\/a> is very common in many depressive disorders, particularly SAD where we see a drop in motivation and energy levels,&#8221; says Ahmad. &#8220;I&#8217;ve had patients in the past who have gone from having very physical relationships with their partners to not even wanting to be touched or hugged, just in a matter of months.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad cautions that this symptom can put &#8220;a huge strain&#8221; on relationships when people with SAD don&#8217;t understand what&#8217;s happening or blame themselves, when in fact the symptom is out of their control.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"416703\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416703\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man sitting outside feeling depressed.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-416703\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man sitting outside feeling depressed.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iStock-1353990822-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">t:LittleBee80\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>SAD can go beyond depression in intensity and lead to suicidal thoughts, which Ahmad says is one of its most severe symptoms. &#8220;Unfortunately, given how common some of the other symptoms of the disorder are, we sometimes brush them off or carry on pushing through,&#8221; he says. &#8220;But left untreated, symptoms of SAD will often come to a head and present as very worrying thoughts, whether they be related to self harm, suicide, or severe depression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Consulting with your doctor about a potential psychological assessment and course of treatment is advisable even if you&#8217;re having milder symptoms of SAD, and Ahmad urges anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/depression-treatment-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">seek medical assistance<\/a> immediately.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you are having thoughts of suicide, or know someone who is, call or text the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/suicide\" target=\"_blank\">Suicide &#038; Crisis Lifeline<\/a> at 988. You are not alone.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter. It&#8217;s cold outside, it gets dark early, and seasonal sicknesses like the flu, RSV, and COVID are rampant. Why wouldn&#8217;t you be in a bad mood? If you&#8217;re feeling down these days, you&#8217;re far from alone. According to an article published by Psychiatry (Edgmont), 14 percent of U.S. adults suffer from the winter blues, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1786293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[6962,11729,5458,11728,4334,4799,3819,7311,3785,10840,3693,6540],"class_list":["post-1786290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-the","tag-affective","tag-bongino","tag-disorder","tag-have","tag-might","tag-report","tag-seasonal","tag-signs","tag-six","tag-that","tag-you"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1786290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1786290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1786290\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1786293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1786290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1786290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1786290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}