As we move into the fall and winter months, it is good to be aware of the winter-based Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For those afflicted with this syndrome, the fall and winter months are not filled with thoughts of happiness and joy but more of depression and lethargy.
 

 

There are well documented scientific data showing that there is a significant increase in the incidence of those affected live in areas where there is less daylight; either due to shortened daylight hours or significant cloud cover or both.
 

 

These are some symptoms of Winter Seasonal Affective Disorder to be aware of as skies darken and daylight hours become shorter:

Milder cases of SAD may be able to benefit from some simple in-home strategies.
 

 

According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the treatments for the winter-based Seasonal Affective Disorder is light therapy treatment.

 

These therapies may be used separately or in a combination prescribed by your healthcare professional with medication, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy or Melatonin Hormone Treatment.
 

 

When used correctly, light therapy SAD products have shown to significantly help win the fight against those winter blahs and anyone can purchased them without a doctor’s prescription. These lamps have proven to be very effective at doses between 2,500 and 10,000 lux; at measured exposure times.
 

 

There are many types of SAD light lamps and other light therapy products to meet your unique situation so it can be easy to enjoy what the fall and winter seasons bring this year and say goodbye to the winter blues.