Let’s clear things up!
I would like everyone to know that if you have seasonal
affective disorder…this does NOT mean you are depressed. I would like to take
this time to explain the difference.
Seasonal depression is when a person experiences some
symptoms of depression during the winter months. These symptoms may include difficulty
concentrating, irritability, feelings of worthlessness, and/or insomnia. The
main difference is that someone with depression experiences serious symptoms
through out the whole year. Someone with seasonal depression (SAD) most likely
feels perfectly happy during the spring and summer months, but falls back into
a depression when the cold, gloomy weather rolls in.
Most readers of my blog may not be diagnosed with SAD or
depression, but just have the winter blues (which is not diagnosed and what I
consider a less serious/more casual form of SAD). I am hoping that my blog
posts will apply to and help you whether you are diagnosed with anything or
not!
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