I notice that I'm only depressed in the winter. Summer rolls around and I either forget or don't care about what had made me depressed. Is it a seasonal thing?
2007-02-28 14:52:23 · 16 answers · asked by Nottelling 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes, SAD seasonal affected depression
2007-02-28 14:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Lots of people only get depressed at certain times of the year. It is called seasonal effective disorder. Many people believe that getting more sunlight during the winter can help minimize the effects of this type of depression.
2007-02-28 14:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by ragtad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it make total sense. i know a few people who are depressed in the winter time, and just want to hibernate until spring. i am kind of like that too, i find i miss more school in the winter because i don't want to get up when it is still dark outside and freeze waiting for my car to warm up. it is totally normal. sunshine actually makes people feel better, and there is less daylight hours in the winter than there is in the summer. so when summer roles around and the sun is shinning bright when you wake up in the morning it actually makes you feel better, than getting up and it being dark and cold.
2007-02-28 14:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called S.A.D. it stands for seasonal affective disorder. It's from reduced sunlight reaching the pineal gland. You can buy lamps that give the full spectrum of light like the sun does, and sit under it for a certain amount of time each day to relieve the problem/
2007-02-28 14:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Yes, many have it, from last of sunlight. You need some vitamin D (take it with calcium for absorption and not with vitamin C). Get as much sunlight as you can. Eat healthy; no fatty foods, limit alcohol. Get exercise.
2007-02-28 15:08:20 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read that a lack of sunlight in the winter (gray over-cast)is know for causing depression. They sell special lights that are supposed to help with that.
2007-02-28 14:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by GoodGuy53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up Seasonal Affective Disorder. The lack of sunlight and shortened days decreases your body's production of certain chemicals that improve your mood.
2007-02-28 14:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by freelancer81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you start thinking possitive, and start looking for the good in life you'll start feeling better and sooner or later their wont be anymore thoughts of depression.
2007-02-28 15:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is its the same with me Ginko Biloba and St. John's Wort helps.
2007-02-28 14:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunlight has alot to do with it. You should look into getting a sun lamp for your home. I've heard they work wonders.
2007-02-28 15:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by Points whore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋