61. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Condi MedicineNet Home Health Fact AZ List SeasonalAffective Disorder. Advanced Search. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=186

62. SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder Search. Holistic Healing. seasonal affective disorder. SAD. I am your Guide, FromPhylameana lila Desy, Your Guide to Holistic Healing. seasonal affective disorder. http://healing.about.com/library/weekly/aa102497b.htm

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63. SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. seasonal affective disorder. I am your Guide, From Phylameanalila Desy, Your Guide to Holistic Healing. seasonal affective disorder. http://healing.about.com/cs/conditions/a/sad.htm

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64. Sad Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder is not yet accepted as a distinct psychologicaldisorder. Rather Features of seasonal affective disorder. The http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/sad.htm

65. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) -- Topic Overview seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Topic Overview What is seasonal affectivedisorder (SAD)? What causes seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? http://my.webmd.com/hw/depression/hw169555.asp

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66. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder. by Diane Wrigley, Physician Assistant — CertifiedWinter s early darkness is a leading cause of seasonal affective disorder. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/sad1.html

HOTWORDS CITE PRINT EMAIL in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Home Almanacs Atlas Dictionary ... D-Day Infoplease Tools Periodic Table Conversion Tool Perpetual Calendar Year by Year ... Site Map Also from Infoplease Search Infoplease Info search tips Search Biographies Bio search tips Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter's early darkness is a leading cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder , or SAD, is a pattern of significant depressive episodes that occur, then disappear with the change of seasons One person in five will experience a depressive episode in his or her life, but only five percent of the population suffers from full-blown SAD. Another ten to twenty percent of the population suffers from at least some of the symptoms of SAD. A distinct subtype of recurrent depressive illness, SAD differs from other forms of mental illness (such as unipolar and bipolar depression If the thought of winter depresses you, you may be one of millions who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD patients manifest many of the same symptoms as those who suffer from other types of depression, including negative feelings about the past, present and future, excessive sleep, increased appetite, mood swings and irritability, and impaired memory and concentration. Depressive episodes often impair the patient's ability to work or function fully in family or social settings. Also, like more generalized depression, women are more likely to suffer from SAD than men. Studies show that women are twice as likely to be

67. Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad) - Abstracts : Online Reference For Health Conc seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Abstracts Online Reference forHealth Concerns. seasonal affective disorder (SAD). ABSTRACTS. http://www.lef.org/protocols/abstracts/abstr-098.html

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68. Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad): Online Reference For Health Concerns seasonal affective disorder (SAD) overview, symptoms and treatmentinformation. seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Updated 06/11/2003. http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-098.shtml

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69. Mind > Information > Booklets > Understanding > Understanding Seasonal Affective Understanding seasonal affective disorder. This booklet can also be viewedas a nonprintable pdf file and purchased from the online shop. http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding seasonal

What's new Low graphics view Site map Home ... Shopping Understanding seasonal affective disorder This booklet can also be viewed as a non-printable  pdf file  and purchased from the  online shop Why do we have seasonal mood changes? What are the effects of SAD? What causes SAD? ... Further information ‘For years I suffered from depression. It started in the autumn, as the evenings drew in. By Christmas, I would be so low that I could barely get out of bed. I couldn’t cope with organising the celebrations, so we used to go to my mother-in-law’s. One year, I felt so bad that I went to bed on Christmas Eve and refused to move... That’s what made me realise there was something seriously wrong.’ Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or ‘winter depression’, may affect as many as a third of us, but the problem often goes undiagnosed. For a smaller number, it can be seriously disabling. This booklet is for anyone who wants to know how seasonal changes in light levels affect behaviour or mood, and what can be done about it. Why do we have seasonal mood changes?

70. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an extreme form of common seasonal moodcycles, in which depression develops during the winter months. http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/Seasonal_Affective_Disorder.htm

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71. HealthlinkUSA Seasonal Affective Disorder Links Lists the best Websites about seasonal affective disorder. Click here for page 1of seasonal affective disorder information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/275ent.htm

72. Seasonal Affective Disorder What Is seasonal affective disorder? Jump to another section of this article SeasonalAffective Disorder What Causes SAD? and Who Gets SAD? How Is SAD Treated? http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/sad.html

KidsHealth Parents Maggie started off her junior year of high school with great energy. She had no trouble keeping up with her schoolwork and was involved in several after-school activities. But after the Thanksgiving break, she began to have trouble getting through her assigned reading and had to work harder to apply herself. She couldn't concentrate in class, and after school all she wanted to do was sleep. Her grades began to drop, and she rarely felt like socializing anymore. Even though Maggie was always punctual before, she began to have trouble getting up on time for school and was absent or late many days during the winter. At first, Maggie's parents thought she was slacking off. They were upset with her, but they figured it was just a phase - especially because her energy finally seemed to return in the spring. But when the same thing happened the following November, and Maggie's mood and her grades plummeted again, they took Maggie to the doctor, who diagnosed her with a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

73. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects some peopleand appears at the same time each year. What Is seasonal affective disorder? http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/sad.html

KidsHealth Teens Your Mind Mental Health Maggie started off her junior year of high school with great energy. She had no trouble keeping up with her schoolwork and was involved in several after-school activities. But after the Thanksgiving break, she began to have difficulty getting through her assigned reading and had to work harder to apply herself. She couldn't concentrate in class, and after school all she wanted to do was sleep. Her grades began to drop, and she rarely felt like socializing. Even though Maggie was always punctual before, she began to have trouble getting up on time and was absent or late from school many days during the winter. At first, Maggie's parents thought she was slacking off. They were upset with her, but they figured it was just a phase - especially since her energy finally seemed to return in the spring. But when the same thing happened the following November, they took Maggie to the doctor, who diagnosed her with a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

74. Seasonal Affective Disorder seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that typically begins in latefall as daylight hours get shorter and begins to lift as spring approaches http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/979066275.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Mental Health By keywords: depression sad winter Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression whose onset typically begins in late fall as daylight hours get shorter. It begins to lift as spring approaches with daylight hours growing longer. To be properly diagnosed as SAD, an individual must have experienced seasonal depression for at least two consecutive years. SAD can be a complicated diagnosis as the individual may have other depressive or anxiety disorders. SAD is seen more often in women, while children and adolescents are less likely to experience SAD. It has not yet been demonstrated that SAD runs in families, but depression, in general, often does. Usually SAD symptoms are not as severe as a non-seasonal major depression, and they are not tied to a traumatic event as a major depression may be. SAD symptoms include those of a typical major depression, such as a depressed mood, anxiety, irritability and a general loss of interest or motivation. However, SAD patients usually sleep more, eat more and may crave and binge on carbohydrates. As a result, they may gain weight. There are seldom thoughts of suicide. In the northern hemisphere, the incidence of SAD appears to increase as one travels farther north to colder, darker climates. Individuals living in northern climates who travel south during the winter to sunnier locations may find their symptoms temporarily relieved.

75. Seasonal Affective Disorder - Uncovering An Internal Sunshine By Jennifer K. Gra seasonal affective disorder Uncovering an Internal Sunshine by Jennifer K.Gray, BA, C.Ht. Magazine for Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy http://www.hypnos.co.uk/hypnomag/jkgray.htm

M agazine for Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Seasonal Affective Disorder Uncovering an Internal Sunshine by Jennifer K. Gray , BA, C.Ht. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects more than 25 million Americans each year. It is four times more likely to be found in women than men and is most common in the 24-40 age range. It is characterized by overwhelming feelings of depression during the winter months. Some symptoms include: mental confusion, inability to concentrate, procrastination, difficulty with small tasks, feelings of helplessness, overeating (usually heavy, starchy foods), restless sleep, low sex drive, and an overall withdrawal from the world. Physical symptoms such as backaches, muscle and joint aches and headaches are common. Geographical studies of patients with SAD indicated that the disorder was more prevalent the further north the subject lived. For example, one study showed that an estimate of 1.4% of the population near the equator was afflicted with SAD. The percent rose in accordance with the latitude and indicated a figure of 10.2 % in Canada. Further research into the cause of the disease has shown altered brain chemical levels in those suffering from SAD. It has been found that the SAD patient’s chemical levels approach the normal levels during the summer months or when moved into an atmosphere with greater amounts of light.

76. Seasonal Affective Disorder Informationabout seasonal affective disorder and tips on how to cope with it.......seasonal affective disorder. Title seasonal affective disorder http://allsands.com/Health/Diseases/seasonalaffecti_rgu_gn.htm

Seasonal affective disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder, often called SAD, is a cyclical illness characterized by depression during the fall and winter months and less depressed or even elated moods in the spring and summer months. SAD is directly related to the amount of light that is absorbed through the eyes, thus the onset is usually in October or November and subsides in March or April. Women are mostly affected by SAD but there are cases of men and children who suffer from it. The good news is that this condition can be treated. The symptoms in adults include sadness or anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, carbohydrate craving, decreased energy in the fall and winter, withdrawal from friends and family, difficulty concentrating and appetite changes (usually increased appetite). Symptoms in children include irritability, difficulty getting out of bed and school problems in fall and winter. Light therapy consists of using a light box with high-intensity florescent lights. This kind of therapy has proven extremely effective, with symptoms subsiding in as little as a few days or weeks. The treatment consists of daily half hour to two hour sessions of sitting in front of the light box, where those affected can read, study, eat or do other daily activities. While light therapy is generally the first-line treatment approach for SAD, other methods, including antidepressant medications, may also be useful. Alterations in lifestyle such as modifying indoor lighting environment, exposure to natural sunlight, winter vacations, stress management and dietary approaches can also be helpful to relieve some of the symptoms of SAD.

77. Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter Depression) The terms winter depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) describea form of depression that occurs in the winter months. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/winterdepression.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Seasonal affective disorder (winter depression) Dr John Powell , MRCPsych specialist registrar What is winter depression (seasonal affective disorder)? The terms winter depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) describe a form of depression that occurs in the winter months. The prominent symptoms are low mood and lack of energy usually accompanied by excessive sleeping and overeating. Opinion is divided as to whether this is a separate disease from other forms of depression. Light is often an important part of the treatment of winter depression. What causes winter depression?

78. Virtual Hospital: Psychiatry: Seasonal Affective Disorder For Patients. seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Don St. John, PA Adult SeasonalAffective Disorder (SAD). seasonal affective disorder http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/psychiatry/seasonalaffectivedisorder/

For Patients Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Don St. John, P.A. Adult Outpatient Psychiatry University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Creation Date: January 1997 Last Revision Date: January 31, 2000 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is commonly referred to as winter depression in the northern hemisphere, but also occurs in the southern hemisphere during their winter. The essential diagnostic feature is a consistent pattern of depression occurring over at least the past 2 years during the winter months, with remission (no symptoms) during the summer. While depressive episodes may occur during the summer months, winter episodes far outnumber summer episodes. Some people even develop hypomanic or manic symptoms during the summer (increased activity, poor sleep, impulsive behavior, etc.). Symptoms characteristic of SAD include fatigue, oversleeping, overeating with weight gain and craving for carbohydrates, avoidance of social situations, sensitivity to rejection, heavy feeling in the arms or legs, poor concentration, difficulty completing tasks, and irritability. Many patients begin to notice symptoms as the days shorten, with January and February typically the worse months. Symptoms begin to improve as days lengthen. The illness tends to begin when patients are in their early to mid twenties, with more women than men developing SAD (4:1). Phototherapy: Most people use lights specifically designed for phototherapy, but some have found 4-lamp fluorescent light fixtures just as effective. Some have also found exposure to an hour of sunlight early in the morning (especially with a good walk) as effective as a light box.

79. Seasonal Depression Disorder This is a health article which discusses seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Thisis a health article which discusses seasonal affective disorder or SAD. http://tntn.essortment.com/seasonaldepress_nbl.htm

Seasonal depression disorder This is a health article which discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. The ailment effects some ten million Americans. Do you start wishing your were a brown bear around late December, so you could curl up inside your warm den and sleep for the next three months? Does your energy ebb quicker in the winter and your appetite soar to alarming heights? If so, you're not alone. The indolence of winter can be attributed to more than just dreary weather. Most recent estimates say about 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal depression and another 25 million have milder versions. Lack of light has always had an effect on human beings. Like other animals, humans respond to darkness by producing more melatonin, which acts like a tranquilizer on the body. In just an hour of darkness, we can produce five times as much melatonin as during daylight hours. At sunrise, the bright light ordinarily causes the body to stop producing melatonin, but in the winter not enough light is received to trigger the signal to stop production. bodyOffer(15855) For most people, the negative aspects of winter are annoying, but not a problem. However, people with a condition known as SAD, or seasonal affective disorder suffer from more serious symptoms. This malady is four times as common in women as in men. This disorder was first identified fifteen years ago by Norman Rosenthal, M.D. at the National Institute of Mental Health. Since then, scientists have continued to learn more about SAD and it's effects. A milder form is known as the "winter blues."

80. American Family Physician: Seasonal Affective Disorder You are Here Articles American Family Physician March 1, 2000 Article.seasonal affective disorder. What is seasonal affective disorder? http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m3225/5_61/61432742/p1/article.jhtml

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