Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is officially recognised by Doctors and Psychiatrists as a medical condition that is thought to affect 2 million people in Great Britain.
In the beginning man only worked and lived outdoors in full natural daylight. At the turn of the 19th century 75% of the population worked outdoors. Now less than 10% of the population work in natural outdoor light. This change has resulted in a dramatic increase in light deficiency symptoms.
Symptoms include:
- Depression, feelings of gloom and despondency for no apparent reason
- Lethargy, lacking in energy, unable to carry out a normal routine
- Anxiety, inability to cope
- Social problems, irritability, not wanting to see people
- Sleep problems, finding it hard to stay awake during the day, but having disturbed nights
- Loss of libido, not interested in physical contact.
- Craving for carbohydratesand sweet foods, leading to weight gain
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