Seasonal Depression also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder affects some individuals every year during the same season. For instance, if you feel depressed in every winter, but feel better in other seasons, you may suffer from this disorder. Though the exact cause of seasonal depression is not yet known, it is believed that decreased exposure to sunlight may cause this condition. It may also have links with the levels of melatonin secreted in the body and other physical depression symptoms. Geography also plays a role in contributing to this condition. Seasonal depression is more common among people living in northern climate. Get to Know the Seasonal Depression Symptoms People suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder have most of the common depression signs like sadness, B12 deficiency, irritability, withdrawal from social activities, loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities , cravings for carbohydrates and inability to focus. Fatigue, decreased energy level, increase in appetite, increased need for sleep and weight gain are some of the winter seasonal depression symptoms. Weight loss, decreased appetite and trouble sleeping are some of the symptoms of summer seasonal depression. If you experience depression symptoms in a particular season every year, you need to see your doctor. He/she will make a thorough assessment, determine the level of the disorder and recommend the right seasonal depression treatment. Seasonal Depression Treatment Options Light therapy is one of the most effective treatment options that help reduce seasonal depression symptoms.  The therapy involves exposing you to light from a device containing ...

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