How do you know if you have seasonal depression?

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The symptoms of seasonal depression is:

Seasonal Depression Symptoms
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may have some of the same symptoms as other types of depression.

Most people have only some of these symptoms, not all.

Depressed mood

Loss of interest in usually enjoyable activities

Fatigue or loss of energy

Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

Poor concentration, indecisiveness

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

The symptoms of SAD come back every year, and for any specific person, they tend to come and go at about the same time each year.

Winter SAD

Sleeping more than usual

Craving for sugar, starchy foods, or alcohol

Weight gain

Irritability

Conflicts with other people

Heaviness of arms and legs

Behavior disturbances (in children)

People with winter SAD may seek out light places or sunlight, or like to have lots of artificial lights on.

Summer SAD

Insomnia

Poor appetite

Weight loss

Agitation

Anxiety

Hope that helps.

seasonal depression you usually get depressed around winter time spring time brings out bi polar

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How do you know if you have seasonal depression?

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