About Today: Do You Feel SAD?

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Today Do cold winter days get you down? Millions of people suffer from a seasonal depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition not only causes a less-than-cheery mood but you also may lose interest in activities that typically give you pleasure in the spring and summer months. If the winter brings about significant changes in how you feel, find out what you can do and when you may want to seek professional help. Top 9 Signs and Symptoms of SAD Mood swings, increased carbohydrate cravings, irritability, and social withdrawal are just some of the signs of SAD. Here's a cheat sheet for how you can improve symptoms naturally, right now. Why Am I Always Tired? Maybe It's Not Depression Search Related Topics:  seasonal affective disorder (sad)  sad symptoms  sad causes Boost Your Mood With Exercise Exercise can help ease the symptoms of depression in many ways. Because we know it's hard to stay motivated in the winter months, we're giving away 5 FitBit Zip Activity Trackers on the About.com Health Facebook Page! Stop Procrastinating... Now! What is Yoga Therapy? Search Related Topics:  self-help for depression  exercise  Let The Sun Shine In As the days grow shorter, less sunlight translates into lower levels of "feel-good chemicals" like serotonin. That's why one of the most effective treatments for SAD is light box therapy. Before you buy a light box, read this. 3 Natural Remedies For SAD Taking This Vitamin Can Fight Depression How You Can Beat the Winter Blues One way to combat feeling down on the dark, dreary days of winter is to make sure you're catching enough ZZZs. Fight Food Cravings in 5 Minutes or Less Should You Stop Drinking Alcohol? Search Related Topics:  winter activities  children's mental health  Related Searches Beat Depression Sad Sad Light Therapy Help for Depression Depression Remedies Featured Articles Follow About.com on Social! Ways to Beat Depression Without Drugs How to Sleep Better to Lose Weight Winterize Your Thyroid Depression Screening Quiz 5 Things You Should Do If You Think Your Teen is Depressed   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement