{"product_id":"2940154013618","title":"Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of medical depression that happens at a certain time of the year, normally in winter.\u003cbr\u003eIt is believed that shorter days and less daylight may activate a chemical alteration in the brain resulting in symptoms of depression.\u003cbr\u003eSAD may start during the teen years or in adulthood.\u003cbr\u003eLike other types of depression, it happens more often in women than in men.\u003cbr\u003ePeople who live in places with long winter nights are at increased danger of developing SAD.\u003cbr\u003eA less frequent form of the disorder affects depression during the summer months.\u003cbr\u003eThere are two forms of SAD:\u003cbr\u003eFall-onset\u003cbr\u003eThis is also termed \"winter depression.\"\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of depression start in the late fall to early winter months and become less frequent during the summer months.\u003cbr\u003eSpring-onset\u003cbr\u003eThis is also termed \"summer depression.\"\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of depression start in late spring to early summer.\u003cbr\u003eThis form is much less frequent.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms normally increase slowly in the late autumn and winter months.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms are often similar to other forms of depression:\u003cbr\u003e1. Hopelessness\u003cbr\u003e2. Higher appetite with weight gain (weight loss is more frequent with other forms of depression)\u003cbr\u003e3. Increased sleep (too little sleep is more frequent with other forms of depression) and daytime drowsiness\u003cbr\u003e4. Less energy and ability to concentrate\u003cbr\u003e5. Loss of interest in work and pleasure in activities previously enjoyed\u003cbr\u003e6. Sluggish movements\u003cbr\u003e7. Social withdrawal and increased sensitivity to rejection\u003cbr\u003e8. Unhappiness\u003cbr\u003eThere is no special diagnostic test for SAD.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor can make a diagnosis based on the history of symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eDepression often occurs with other disorders, such as heart disease or cancer.\u003cbr\u003eIt may also occur with other mood disorders, such as substance abuse or anxiety.\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, early diagnosis and treatment is important to recovery\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eJust like other forms of depression, antidepressant medicines and talk therapy can be efficacious.\u003cbr\u003eTreating the Depression at Home\u003cbr\u003e1. Get adequate sleep.\u003cbr\u003e2. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.\u003cbr\u003e3. Take medicines correctly.\u003cbr\u003e4. Learn to observe for early signs that the depression is getting worse.\u003cbr\u003e5. Exercise more frequently.\u003cbr\u003e6. Avoid alcohol or illegal drugs.\u003cbr\u003e7. When the patient is fighting the depression, discuss about how the patient is feeling with someone the patient trusts.\u003cbr\u003e8. Do not do too many things at one time.\u003cbr\u003e9. Do things that help the patient feel better mentally\u003cbr\u003e10. Anticipate the mood to get better slowly, not right away.\u003cbr\u003eLight Therapy\u003cbr\u003eLight therapy makes use of a special lamp with a very bright light that imitates light from the sun:\u003cbr\u003e1. Treatment is begun in the fall or early winter, before the symptoms of SAD begin.\u003cbr\u003e2. The doctor's instructions should be followed about how to use light therapy.\u003cbr\u003eExposure to sunlight\u003cbr\u003eSpending time outside or near a window can help alleviate symptoms.\u003cbr\u003ePsychotherapy\u003cbr\u003eCognitive-behavioral or interpersonal therapy assists to change the distorted ideas other people may have of the patient and the environment around him or her.\u003cbr\u003eAntidepressants\u003cbr\u003eThese prescription medicines can help correct the chemical imbalance that may result in SAD.\u003cbr\u003eThe outlook is normally good with treatment.\u003cbr\u003eBut some people have SAD all their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Seasonal Affective Disorder\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Clinical Depression\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Bipolar Disorder\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefer Clinical Depression in Chapter 7 below for more details on Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070623531248,"sku":"2940154013618","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154013618_p0.jpg?v=1764062907","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154013618","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}