A mood disorder characterized by depressive episodes that occur at the same time each year, typically in fall and winter when daylight hours decrease.
From Latin 'satio' (sowing, season) + 'affectivus' (emotional) + Old French 'desordre.' Disordered mood linked to seasons. Abbreviation: SAD.
SAD is depression that follows the seasons — less sunlight in winter disrupts your circadian rhythm and serotonin, making everything feel darker. Light therapy can help!
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