10 Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms

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Prevention

People that experience SAD can benefit from starting their treatment ahead of time. Taking medication and using a light lamp in fall can assist in minimizing depression. Sitting next to a window and spending time outdoors daily may also yield good results as daylight is beneficial whether or not the sun is shining.

Keeping active, staying socially connected and participating in group activities is also very beneficial to combat the feelings of isolation that come with SAD.4Seasonal Affective Disorder.’ https://u.osu.edu/emotionalfitness/category/seasonal-affective-disorder/

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