Positive Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad) by Fiona Marshall

Positive Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad) by Fiona Marshall

Positive Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a comprehensive sourcebook for people who suffer from or suspect they might be suffering from SAD, a depression caused by lack of natural light. There are two types of seasonal affective disorder: Sub-syndromal SAD affects an estimated 30 percent of the population. Seasonal changes have an effect on energy levels but mood generally remains unaffected. Full-blown SAD can be far more debilitating. Depression can become so disabling that quality of life is affected and the person finds it difficult to carry out normal activities. Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder begin to appear in the fall, reach their peak in the winter and generally subside in the spring. They include: * depression * lack of energy * increased need for sleep * a craving for sweets * weight gain This book helps distinguish the condition from classic depression, chronic fatigue and other illnesses with similar symptoms,explains the alarming physical effects of lack of sunlight, which include a greater risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and even cancer and suggests simple ways to alleviate SAD symptoms. Written in an informal, easy to read style, this book is important for anyone who ever questioned their depression on a cloudy day, or their misery during the winter months.

Fiona Marshall has written several books on topics concerning health, psychology, and parenting. She lives in England.

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ISBN 13	9780897934138
ISBN 10	089793413X
Title	Positive Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad)
Author	Fiona Marshall
Series	Positive Options For Health Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hunter House Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2006-09-28
Number of pages	160
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