Fall Back But Not Into Seasonal Affective Disorder
This Sunday, millions turn their clocks back one time that we "fall" in the winter. While the extra hour of sleep is nice, for many, the reduction in sunlight is not.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during certain seasons, usually in winter. Although the exact cause is unknown, some think it is linked to a disruption in our circadian rhythm due to hours of sun fell.
For many, SAD begins this time of year when we "fall back" and "lose" an hour of sleep and sunlight.
"About 6 percent of the US population is diagnosed each year," said Dr. Lynnae Hamilton with Adventist Healthcare Behavioral welfare and health services. "You can have this type of disturbance that will start in the fall or winter and it can hang with you until spring. "
Although Dr. Hamilton said that SAD is more likely among young people, it also notes that you can not overcome the disorder and it can occur in anyone.
symptoms of SAD include feeling irritable, loss of interest, weight gain and difficulty concentrating.
clinicians often treat SAD using light therapy "reset" of the circadian rhythm. If you think you or a loved one may have SAD, talk with your doctor.
For more information on DSS and its impact this time of year, read the interview with Dr. Hamilton CBS news earlier this week.
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