Did you know that the changing of seasons can make you depressed? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Staying Young Medical Minute. This type of depression is called seasonal affective disorder. There are two types of this disorder, fall and winter and spring and summer—the most prevalent being fall and winter. This happens when a lack of sunlight during the fall and winter leads to low serotonin levels. It usually starts off mild and gets worse as the season progresses. Symptoms of fall and winter seasonal affective disorder include: oversleeping, weight gain, and low energy. Seasonal affective disorder can be treated through light therapy, psychotherapy, or antidepressants. Talk to your doctor today if you are showing symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.
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