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What are the Symptoms of SAD?


The symptoms of SAD can vary from person to person, and are similar to those that develop in other types of depression.


  • Carbohydrate/sugar cravings (sometimes accompanied by weight gain)

  • Decreased sex drive

  • Difficulty in concentrating

  • Diminished productivity

  • Difficulty waking in the morning

  • Fatigue

  • Feeling depressed or sad

  • Irritability

  • Lethargy

  • Low body temperature

  • Sleeping too much

  • Withdrawal from social activities