Seasonal Affective Disorder

The signs and symptoms of SAD can resemble those of clinical depression, but there are important distinctions to be made.

It could lead to a reprise of the depressive feelings we had when stay-at-home orders and business closures began in mid-March, even if a current surge in COVID cases plateaus and further lockdowns are not needed.

As we lose sunlight, our body starts to produce melatonin, the brain chemical that makes us tired.

Most of us are less than thrilled with freezing temperatures and shorter days, but some people suffer from a syndrome known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD.