SAD Saturday

When I don’t have plans, I have no desire to leave home on cloudy days. If the cloudy day occurs on a Saturday, it gives me an incentive to stay in. On sunny days, the sun shining through my window entices me to get up and start my day. During this time of year in the Mid-Atlantic, there are more cloudy days than sunny. The cloudy days can contribute to a depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD usually occurs in the fall and lasts until the beginning of the spring. The symptoms of SAD are[1]:

• Sadness

• Anxiety

• Carbohydrate cravings

• Extreme fatigue

• Suicidal thoughts

• Inability to focus

• Excessive sleeping

• Disinterest in social activities

• Suicidal thoughts

If you have any of these symptoms, contact a healthcare professional who will give you the proper diagnosis.

[1] Cleveland Clinic. (2020, December 07). Seasonal Depression. Retrieved October 23, 2021.