Do YOU ever sometimes suffer from SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder?

[Still-alive]

For those unaware Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year—most often fall or winter. It is thought that shorter days and less daylight may trigger a chemical change in the brain leading to symptoms of depression.

Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, also has been linked to SAD. The body naturally makes more melatonin when it's dark. So, when the days are shorter and darker, more melatonin is made.

There are two types of SAD:

Fall-onset. This is also called "winter depression." Symptoms of depression begin in the late fall to early winter months and ease during the summer months.

Spring-onset. This is also called "summer depression." Symptoms of depression begin in late spring to early summer. This type is much less common.

Symptoms listed here for more info: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder#:~:text=Key%20points%20about%20SAD,seasonal%20affective%20disorder%20(SAD).

Yes i do suffer from SAD

I think i do but im not sure

I don't think i am

No i definitely do not suffer from SAD

[madhatters4]

usually in January i suddenly realize i'm in a funk. irritable, down, lethargic, etc... i always wonder it is for about a week and then suddenly realize it.

i take some vitamin d or sit in from of those fake sunlight lights and within a week i feel better.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, the seasons seem to make my depression worst but sadly my depression, bipolar, etc. is all year long.

[LazerBean]

No. My husband's dad does, but mom got him a plant light and that seems to really help him.

[petitedollbabee]

I wish my depression was seasonal. Sadly it’s all year round, yippee 🎉

[MemeSupreme]

i don't mean to brag or anything but mine lasts the entire year

[Sparkie460]

No I don't suffer from sad