FYI: We are at the beginning of the season where symptoms of depression are on the rise. This can be a hard time of year for many including myself. Those who suffer from depression is not without power to limit the effects of it. Remember depression has no face, and can hide usually with humor, silliness & laughter (I know cause that's the face I put on)
You can:
Open up & talk about what's bothering you with some you know & trust or a paid professional like a therapist.
See your mental health professional for treatment
Suppression of your emotions/feelings is a road to disaster
Seasonal Depression Symptoms
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may have some of the same signs and symptoms as other types of depression. The stress of anticipating the onset of SAD often results in the sufferer having anxiety months before SAD symptoms begin each year.
•Most people have only some of these symptoms, not all.
◦Depressed mood
◦Loss of interest in usually enjoyable activities
◦Fatigue or loss of energy
◦Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
◦Poor concentration, indecisiveness
◦Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
•The symptoms of SAD come back every year, and for any specific person, they tend to come and go at about the same time each year.
•Winter SAD is typically characterized by
◦sleeping more than usual;
◦craving for sugar, starchy foods, or alcohol;
◦weight gain;
◦irritability;
◦conflicts with other people;
◦heaviness of arms and legs;
◦behavior disturbances (in children).
•People with winter SAD may seek out light places or sunlight, or like to have lots of artificial lights on.
•Summer SAD is generally accompanied by some of the following signs and symptoms:
◦Insomnia
◦Poor appetite
◦Weight loss
◦Agitation
◦Anxiety
(Disclaimer: Picture represents only an illustration & not the person with depression)
