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HOLIDAY BLUES  

Seasonal depression, often called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall or winter and

Seasonal depression is called by other names such as "winter blues", seasonal affective disorder (SAD), holiday blues,….etc. It can be contributed to by a number of things. There are also ways to combat SAD with and without professional help.

Information on holiday depression and how to recognize it and treat it.

Frenetic holiday activity with with the inevitable let-downs and the approach of frigid winter weather can make even the most optimistic stumble and fall. But mental health pros say the right prescription for beating the blues is not always a pill.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Light therapy can be an effective treatment for the disorder with few adverse side effects.

Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects 4-6% of American. Symptoms range from fatigue to loss of interest. There is therapy and hope.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects people each year, giving them a true blue case of the winter blues. This article gives some tips on how to combat SAD-- and get happy!

The blues are an unfortunate part of the holiday season for many people. This article examines one possible cause of winter depression that should not be ignored.

Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD is thought to be caused by your body's reaction to a lack of sunlight.SAD affects half a million people every winter in the United States.

It's titled reverse seasonal affective disorder, and it strikes just when we think we should be cheering up after the dull months.

So how do we determine whether we have Seasonal Affective Disorder, the "winter blues," depression, or if we're just imagining symptoms? Is Seasonal Affective Disorder a real condition? If so, is it treated like other types of depression?

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD or Winter Depression, is a serious, debilitating depression that occurs seasonally, generally during the dreary winter months and lasts until spring, when brighter light and longer days reappear.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is closely related to light, rather than temperature. SAD may be quite serious, but it can be treated and managed. First, it must be identified.

As the winter months hit in full swing, be aware of changes in your child which may suggest that he or she may have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

This article offers five tips to help people overcome winter blues or SAD.

Do you feel depressed during the winter months?

Avoiding financial trauma is a significant factor for many individuals suffering from seasonal depressive disorders. This is an overview of the Holiday Blues and the Implication on holiday shopping.

There are many simple things you can do to chase away the winter blues and make the fall and winter months just as happy and inviting as summer was.

Here's the absolute basics of these disorders.

Suffering from a bout of post-holiday blues? Stash away that Santa hat for good, and start looking forward to the end of winter with these suggestions.

Here are some signs and symptoms that you or someone you care about may be suffering from the winter blues as well as some ideas on how to combat the depression and stay happier this winter.

Don't fall prey to the gloominess of winter this year, by taking advantage of natural ways to improve your disposition. Try these tried-but-true strategies to enjoy even the most miserable days.

definition of SAD and coping strategies

A look at the current treatments for depression including alternative herbal therapies, light therapy, yoga and exercise, diet change, accupuncture and more.

Seasonal Affective Disorder seems to hit hardest int he winter months. While it can hit in the warmer months, the colder, darker seasons seem to be noticed most.

Many people have Seasonal Affective Disorder and don't even realize it. If you are suffering from the "winter blues" this may be a sign of a more serious disorder.

A general discussion about Seasonal Affective Disorder, what it is and possible treatments for it.

Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) without even knowing it. Here are some ways to know if you are suffering from this "winter depression," as well as some ideas as to what you can do about it.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is more common in women than in men, and the farther north you live, the more severe the symptoms. Following these tips can help you beat that winter time depression.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) takes its toll on millions of Americans each year. If you're suffering from SAD, adjusting your diet could offer some benefits; here's what you need to know.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is usually developed over the long winters especially if you live up to the North, or down to the South, where winters equals less sunlight. Usually, those with these disaeses are found mostly in the Northern hemisphere.

If you find yourself suffering from undue fatigue or downright depression during the winter months, you may be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective disorder, or SAD. Find out how two nutrients - chromium and Vitamin D - may help fight the winter blues.

In recent years much research has been done on alternative treatments for bipolar disorder and depression.

Although we often confuse them, bipolar disorder and clinical depression are actually very different, and it is incredibly important to learn how to tell the difference between the two. Both for the sake of mental health and the benefit of others.

An estimated 1/2 million people are affected every winter season.

This is an article dealing with mental health, specifically SAD disorder.

Most people think of S.A.D. ( seaasonal affective disorder) as depression during thee winter months, but many suffer from SAD during the summer months. Summertime SAD seems to be more prevalent in women than men.

Hypnotherapy is an effective alternative treatment for sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Through hypnosis, patients can combat the physiological and psychological affects of this disorder.

When suffering from depression, loneliness and sadness, during the holiday season, methods for alleviating anxiety and stress are optimal cures for the holiday blues.

Stay at home moms are at risk for the winter blues, and should keep these tips in mind to make it through the long winter months.

Do you feel a case of the winter blues coming on? Quick! Read this informative article and learn about some simple, homemade remedies that can help lift your spirits!

Light boxes, when used correctly, are a great form of light therapy, and can lead to more energy and less depression during the darker winter months. Here's an overview of how they work.

After Christmas is over, some people can slip into a slight depression with the end of the excitement and the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. Here are some tips to help you beat the post Holiday blues.

Do you find yourself felling depressed as the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the sun seems to shine less bright? Do you wonder what happened to all that energy you had in the summer months? Here are a few hints on how to beat the blues and be the Summer you.

If you live in a climate that has seasonal changes, you are not only familiar with the beauty of winter, but also the accompanying dreariness of cold, often cloudy days that sometimes seem as though they will never end.

As we're approaching the shortest day of the year later this month (December 20) many of us are fighting depression because of lack of sunlight. Symptoms may include anything from feeling glory to full-blown depression.

Is all of this Arctic air giving you the blues? Here are 7 easy ways to beat the winter depression.

Do you start to get the blues as the holiday season approaches? Use these simple guidelines to help.

Depression is becoming so common that some in the medical field are calling it the next big epidemic. If you struggle with periodic episodes of mild to moderate depression, here are some ideas to talk over with your doctor.

The weekly cycle of work/school from recreation/play is not an easy transition for many people. For some, it has developed into a weekly bout of the "Here-Comes-Monday" blues. Let's call it MAD (Monday Affective Disorder.)

I've had depression for most of my life. I've tried not to, but I still live with depression. Here are a few things I've picked up while in hospitals, with different doctors, and talking to different people.

A list of some depression symptoms and some non-medical advice to help alleviate or lessen these symptoms. Depression doesn't have to be debilitating. Some practical advice for those who may suffer from depression.

While there is still much work to do towards discovering all of the health benefits we receive from exposure to sunlight, medical science has made some significant discoveries in the past few decades.

Experts estimate that by the year 2010 Depression will pass cancer as the number 2 cause of death in America.

Depression is a mental illness in which a person experiences intense sadness along with a loss of interest in daily activities. The depressive symptoms in adolescents can be difficult to notice because they can be mistaken with normal teen sadness.

Dayligt is scarce. The time change has occurred. You feel fatigued and at a loss. Here's some help for those symptoms of the blues (S.A.D)!

The article provides tips for those who seem to be suffering from the post-holiday blues.

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Many people experience depression during the winter. Read more....

Summer Depression is a little-known condition that affects less than 1% of the population in the US. The condition, like most depression, is seen more in women..

Another birthday right around the corner? Then read this informative article and find out 5 tips on how to deal with birthday depression!

For most of us, the holidays are an extremely stressful time. If the proper steps are taken, we can change the way that we react to holiday stress, make our bodies healthier and our holidays much more enjoyable.

The Ceremony of Hope to inspire, uplift, and encourage will be held Oct. 8th at the Fort Worth Plaza Hotel in the Alamo Room.

A different look at a Classic: In Ann Rinaldi's book, The Coffin Quilt, three of the characters exhibit symptoms associated with two well known disorders. Fanny shows symptoms of schizophrenia, and Roseanna shows the classic signs of deep depression.

Many people who lead otherwise normal lives also suffer from a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (abbreviated SAD), a condition which strikes primarily during winter months and can cause suffering and leave many confused as to what is wrong.

Now recognized as a legitimate (non-chronic) mental disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder is both diagnosable and treatable. Some help is of the self-help variety; others may require visits to a professional. But to continue to suffer is probably unnecessary.

Feeling down? Lethargic? Depressed? It might be SAD. There are all-natural ways to combat this depression and this article discusses several.

A reviw regarding the fact on Seasonal Affective Disorder.

S.A.D. occurs when a person's entire physiological system is negatively affected by the lack of natural sunlight

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a very common problem for many of us. Learn more about it here through this informative article.

Seasonal Affective Disorder can be combated with a few simple steps.

SAD hits most frequently when normal sunshine is limited, such as winter months or rainy seasons. Vitamin D is one of the components provided by exposure to sunshine.

Books by David J. Miklowitz, Francis Mark Mondimore, and Kay Redfield Jamison.

Olivia Newton John asks have you even been mellow. However, what if more people asked if you have ever been S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder)?

What to do about depression from seasonal disorders. Natural alternatives.

Many people get "the blues" during the holiday season. It seems that the most vulnerable people for feeling these emotions are the ones who attach excessive emotional significance to certain holidays.

The precise way in which fewer hours of and more angular sunlight cause depression in SAD sufferers is still deputed by doctors and health researchers.

Beating the winter blues can be challenging. People are often more depressed in the winter than any other season.

The use of light therapy in the treatment of depression

If there is someone in your life who is stressed, depressed or overwhelmed this Christmas -- you are not alone. Many people suffer from the holiday blues. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for them.

Many people suffer from post-holiday blues. What causes post holiday blues and how to treat it.

A lot of people suffer from what they call depression at this time of the year. They don't understand the difference between it and the holiday blues. Learn what you can do to help yourself through what is really the holiday blues.

A person who suffers from Chronic Depression and Bipolar Disorder can leave a lot of destruction behind him as he goes through his days and nights. Those he lives with also suffer as they experience his behavior and try to help.

For those of us that experience winter and groan about the cold seasonal months, there are ways to chase those winter blues away.

Read this informative article and learn how to overcome the holiday blues!

Divorce or separation is no reason to be left alone this season. Reach out to friends and discover new resources to ward off the blues.

There are many factors that affect holiday depression including age, location and environment. But one of the big influences on how we feel may just be physical.

A post holidays guide to avoiding the blues.

Discusses natural ways to conquering the dull drums that so many feel during late winter as we anticipate spring.

BY KATE ROSS WIRELESS OPINION EDITOR

The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of year. These are a few things I've learned about getting through them with my sanity.

The past six weeks have been a whirlwind of fun for many school aged kids. They got to see relatives they might not see very often during the holidays, and then topped that off with getting gifts towards the end of the holiday period. Returning to school is tough.

Looking for ways to snap out of the winter blues? Check out these tips to keep active until the spring.

In the winter our internal clocks think we should still be asleep when we awake to find it still dark this can effect our health in ways we do not recognize.

Don't fret the winter blues this year, with plenty of fashionable and stylish boots to complement your outfits! This year's styles offer suede, fur, and functional material to ensure your feet stay warm and well-protected during your winter excursions!

The holiday season is not a time to begin a diet. The following is an overview of the reasons to avoid dieting during the holiday season.

Getting over the winter time blues isn't always easy but with these tips you may find yourself getting back to normal in no time.

Now that all the hype is over, it is easy to let it get to you. But you can beat the post-holiday blues with just a few simple solutions.

Scientists are developing a small, personal device to measure daily light intake and activity . Allowing for the user to regulate their light, stay in sync with Circadian Rhythms and offset insomnia, depression and other psychosocial problems.