Everyone is expecting us to get the perfect gift, afford those gifts, make time for all of the get togethers and parties, and love every minute. It can honestly just be too much! Not to mention that this is the time of year when it’s winter and the days are shorter, so we may never even see sunlight for weeks on end. Hello Seasonal Affective Disorder. And if you don’t remember SAD is a subtype of major depressive disorder or MDD. It is similar to MDD, but instead of not enjoying things and maybe struggling to concentrate, SAD’s most common symptoms are over sleeping, overeating, irritability, low energy, weight gain, and we can be extra sensitive to any kind of rejection. If you think that you may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder please reach out to a therapist in...
Original source: How To Stay Sane During The Holidays!
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