Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of bipolar depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically occurring during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter.
It’s more than just the “winter blues” because it’s a legitimate form of clinical depression with biological, psychological, and environmental factors playing a role.
I noticed that my mood tends to worsen in winter periods when there’s little sunlight here in Belgium.
Crucial characteristics
- Onset
Usually begins in late fall or early winter.
- Remission
Symptoms tend to ease during spring and summer.
- Type
Considered a subtype of major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar disorder (especially Bipolar II).
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