a man of 26 years is going through a phase of depression from last 3 years and every time in winters his behaviiour changes and moods swings from one end to another before you can catch your breath ?
he dont have any social, family support.
That person lives alone, and living a very quite, dull and depressed life.
What is on his mind, can be predicted by just looking at him. He wear same old clothes, and many times dont shave for many days.
Nither he speaks with pepole around or make friends.
Nor he try to be a part of active social life.
2006-12-26 06:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter. It is believed that affected persons react adversely to the decreasing amounts of light and the colder temperatures as the fall and winter progress.
Seasonal affective disorder has not been recognized very long as a medical condition. The term first appeared in print in 1985. Seasonal affective disorder is also sometimes called winter depression, winter blues, or the hibernation reaction.
The incidence of seasonal affective disorder increases in people who are living farther away from the equator. Seasonal affective disorder is less common where there is snow on the ground. Seasonal affective disorder is more common in women than men. Persons of all ages can develop seasonal affective disorder.
2006-12-26 06:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
our behaviour changes with the seasons, we are meteodependent...see a psychiatrist first for the causes of the depression, then change the living style, shave, wear bright colours, use the light therapy when you feel lonely or the sky is cloudy, eat more chocolate in winter, find a friend/pet/plant, have a schedule and respect it, go out and stop watching tv, find a hobby/purpose in life and plan each step you take in order to achieve your goal, trust yourself...good luck...
2006-12-26 06:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by gabritruth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin D. It's called "winter blues". Basically, most of our vitamin D is derived from sunlight. In the winter it is too cold to be out so we don't get as much sunlight. He needs to take a vitamin D supplement. He may also consider finding more activities that he can do outside in the winter.
2006-12-26 06:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i spent a whole year in Antarctica i came home with the sads .anti depressants work for short times. but the Dr in Antarctica told me that i needed light same as a tanning both. there's i gland in you're brain that needs the sunlight, called the hypothalamus. dont even know if i spelled that one right.this person is only hurting himself by going untreated seek a drs help
2006-12-26 06:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people have this problem. Winter in most areas in the US are cold, dark and dreary and a lot of people become depressed, especially if they have work, or family problems, or no family. Light therapy is one treatment, but he needs to see his doctor.
2006-12-26 06:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is hard to deal with, if one doesn't even care to get out of bed in the morning or eat, why would they care about what their clothes look like or to even shave.
2006-12-26 06:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a long time Alaskan resident, I can tell you that S.A.D. syndrome is caused largely by long periods of darkness and is usually treated by therapeutic bright lights (prescribed by a doctor).
2006-12-26 06:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by Will T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋