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S.A.D.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

More than just the "winter blues"- Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression marked by its seasonality. More than 10 million Americans are afflicted by S.A.D.

Common symptoms of S.A.D include:

    • Extreme fatigue/lack of energy Increased need for sleep; sleeping much more than usual Carbohydrate craving Increased appetite Weight-gain
    • Sense of melancholy

Seasonal Affective Disorder (affective is a psychiatric term for mood), or S.A.D, describes those who experience clinical depression only during autumn and winter seasons. During the spring and summer, they will feel well and "normal".Exciting new research finds that many patients with S.A.D improve with exposure to Full Spectrum lighting called light therapy.

PHOTOTHERAPY-FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTING
Incandescent Light Bulbs

Full Spectrum Incandescent Bulbs can help to improve readability, reduce eye stress, and provide a pleasing, bright light that can enhance a sense of well-being.

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