Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies®

Download or read book Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies® written by Laura L. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the pros and cons of light therapy An accessible approach to stopping SAD thoughts and looking at the brighter side of life Do you suffer from wintertime woes? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious but treatable condition. This friendly guide helps you identify symptoms, talk to your doctor, and get an accurate diagnosis. You get the latest on the various drug and non-drug treatment options as well as tips for dismantling SAD thinking and feeling better through lifestyle changes. * Stop SAD before it starts * Monitor your triggers and symptoms * Assess alternative therapies * Reduce your stress and anxiety * Survive a SAD relapse