Can't Enjoy the Monsoon Rains? You Might Have the SAD Syndrome

Can't enjoy the monsoon rains? Do you feel fatigued and depressed? Then you might be just experiencing the monsoon blues brought on by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) syndrome.

Rainy season is here, and while everyone is rejoicing at the relief, it brings from the scorching heat you, on the other hand, feel depressed or lethargic? Don't worry; you are just experiencing monsoon blues, which is a seasonal affective disorder (SAD) syndrome. SAD can give you mood swings and turn you into a dull version of who you are.

Experts say people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder may also get it during the summer months.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that triggers at a certain time of the year. The type that occurs in winters is the Winter Blues.

‘Do the monsoons fill you with despair? Do you feel lethargic and depressed? You might be experiencing the monsoon blues brought on by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) syndrome. The fear of missing out (FOMO) can lead to depression and possibly invite other moody behaviors since the particular season becomes harder for SAD patients to enjoy. ’
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Unlike other disorders, SAD patients have a depression cycle that begins and ends during a particular season. SAD can make people very oppressive and completely drains them out for the specific season.

SAD patients can be easily irritable, anxious, agitated, and even have insomnia.

Those depressed in the winter have hibernating tendencies like overeating, sleeping, whereas summer SAD groups tend to lose weight due to poor diets and lack proper sleep.

New Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Manchester have taken a significant step towards creating novel treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

There is no cure for this syndrome, as it is a seasonal condition, but light therapy and, to a certain extent, drugs, and psychotherapy can help in its treatment.

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