Definition
Seasonal Affective Disorder( SAD):is characterized by SYMPTOMS OF depression that develop in the dark winter months and that lift with the onset of spring and summer.
Symptoms
- Weight gain
- Reduced sex drive
- Fitful, unrestful sleep
- Fatique and lethargy
- Cravings for sweets and other carbohydrates
Root Causes
Lack of natural sunlight
Food to avoid
Try to resist your cravings for sugar, bread, and other simple carbohydrates. Although these foods may temporarily lift your mood, your blood sugar will soon crash, leaving you feeling even worse than before.
Recommended
One way to maintain a good mood is to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Vegetables and lean protein will stabilize blood sugar.