Hi Wanda,
You are very right about the amount of sunlight having an effect on our bodies.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) invovles the effect that the amount of available sunlight has on our moods.
It usually occurs between October and March. Syptoms may include fatigue, decreased activity, irritability, sadness, worrying and decreased concentration.
Casey
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The Panic Center Support Team
Hello,
I have heard a lot of people get that seasonal disorder. This winter I think I had it too. I have to get up at 5:30 a.m. in the morning to get my daughter off to school and I hate it because it's dark and I live in the upper midwest After I put My daughter on the bus I would sit outside in the cold and wait for the sun to come up or for it at least until daybreak which was almost 8:00 a.m. I thought I was going crazy, but when I found out I had anxiety that explained it. and I look back and as the sun comes out earlier and the days are longer it helps me fill better.
Does anyone think that they feel more anxiety during the cold and gloomy winter months? I live in Winnipeg where it is cold and has been more cloudy than usual. I wonder if I am not getting out enough because it is cold and therefore I am not getting enough sun and that could be why I am anxious and have trouble sleeping - just doing some reading on SAD. I know I am still a high strung individual but maybe the lack of sun is making it worse? Anyone else have any information on this?
