What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
6. Complications
Changes in appetite due to SAD can cause unhealthy fluctuations in weight. The fatigue, lack of interest, and inability to concentrate associated with SAD can negatively affect your performance at work or school. Some people start using drugs or alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate, which can lead to substance abuse.
SAD can make you want to withdraw from social situations, which can hurt your relationships with others. Other people may not understand your symptoms, telling you to snap out of it and stop slacking off. When symptoms of SAD are severe, they can prompt thoughts of suicide.
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