Hi I think I suffer SAD. I have noticed that for two years now my mood in the winter is terrible, I crave sugary foods, I am always tired and last winter I became so depressed it made me self harm and feel suicidal sometimes. Now its summer I feel a lot better but I notice on rainy/cold days I feel miserable again, what should I do?
Hi, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. The problems could be Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you have this problem occurring every winter for last 2-3years on a stretch. I usually recommend my patients with SAD phototherapy and to be taken during winter. If problems are much severe I tell them to start antidepressant 20 days before the typical day of the year when usually problem starts and stop by the end of the season. It is also important to know any particular work stress or any other stress you are suffering from, during winter. In summer some get overenthusiastic, extremely cheerful or irritable, overconfident, energetic which even make at least most of the close family and friends to notice a gross Change in behavior. If such symptoms are present then a detailed check-up is required. Management course too would differ. Hope I was able to help you to resolve your doubt. Wish you good life.