Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately nicknamed "SAD") is a subtype of depression that affects an estimated 10 million Americans (with women being 4 times more likely to be diagnosed than men) and the symptoms range from mild to severe. Fatigue, feeling hopeless, oversleeping, weight gain, cravings for sweets, difficulty concentrating, and irritability are all considered indicators of SAD, all occurring at the same time of year. Sound familiar?
Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder!
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