The most difficult months for SAD sufferers are January and February, and younger persons and women are at higher risk.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder associated with depression and related to seasonal variations in light. SAD impacts 10-20 percent of the population in dim Nordic countries, and may disproportionately affect adults and children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder everywhere.
“As seasons change, there is a shift in our ‘biological internal clocks’ or Circadian rhythm due partly because of changes in sunlight patterns,” says Andrea Rogers, Supervisor for Intensive Outpatient Programs in the. “These changes combined with the stresses of holiday travel, sensitive family dynamics and managing expectations can build a recipe for depression during the winter months. Juggling these variables can be challenging and can make it difficult to enjoy the joys of the season.
Rogers recommends the following six tips to proactively reduce or eliminate environmental stressors and symptoms of SAD in people with ADHD:Adults with ADD sometimes struggle with feelings of failure and disappointment during the holiday season when their unrealistic expectations don’t come to fruition. Rather than trying to recreate the perfect holiday of years past, acknowledge your opportunity to build new traditions, and add new wrinkles to old ones.
Better manage additional responsibilities and social commitments during this time by learning to pace yourself and organize your time. Make a list and prioritize your most important activities. Accept help, and allow for quiet time at regular intervals.The holiday season does not automatically banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely.
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