If the wintertime tends to bring about bipolar depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) could be to blame. Q. What is seasonal affective disorder, and how does it affect people with bipolar?

Dr Khan highlighted that SAD and winter fatigue are not the same. While both are related to reduced daylight during winter and lethargy, "SAD is a form of clinical depression that meets diagnostic ...

Many people with reverse SAD report feeling overstimulated and anxious. But ultimately, the biggest sign is timing. Pay attention to patterns in your depression symptoms year over year.

Dr. Pruette says many people with SAD feel better with light therapy. With this option, you sit in front of a light box for 30 minutes a day.

Robin Sipe’s eyes filled with tears as soon as her doctor entered the examining room. “My cat had recently died and I was feeling really sad and depressed,” Sipe said she told her ...

SAD can get worse if it remains untreated, and it can lead to depression and problems with alcohol, so don’t wait to see your doctor. The longer you wait, the harder SAD becomes to treat.