Social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”).Overeating, particularly with a craving for carbohydrates.Having frequent thoughts of death or suicideįor winter-pattern SAD, additional specific symptoms may include:.Experiencing changes in appetite or weight.Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed.Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day.Symptoms of major depression may include: Not every person with SAD will experience all of the symptoms listed below. Therefore, the signs and symptoms of SAD include those associated with major depression, and some specific symptoms that differ for winter-pattern and summer-pattern SAD. SAD is not considered a separate disorder but is a type of depression characterized by its recurrent seasonal pattern, with symptoms lasting about 4 to 5 months per year. Some people may experience depressive episodes during the spring and summer months this is called summer-pattern SAD or summer depression and is less common. In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer this is known as winter-pattern SAD or winter depression. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior whenever the seasons change, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. People may start to feel “down” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter (also called “winter blues”) and begin to feel better in the spring, with longer daylight hours.
Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Research Training and Career Development Opportunities.Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program).Upcoming Observances and Related Events.Contribute to Mental Health Research Mobile navigation
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