Winter fast approaching the onset of winter will see most of us feeling a little blue. The reduction in day light hours can make you feel less active and more tired, and many of us will have a tendency to eat more. For some, however, this natural loss of energy and enthusiasm with the change of season is far too strong. When this happens you may be suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D ) or the winter blues.
S.A.D is a recognised form of depression that develops in the winter months and usually disappears in the spring and summer, but some scientists disagree. It is a condition that may display similar symptoms to depression. If you experience a noticeable alteration in your mood, behaviour and sleep with the transition of season from summer to autumn then you might be suffering from S.A.D. You don't have to feel this way as help is available.
Some people may cut themselves off from family and friends, feel irritable and also experience a loss of libido. Generally, life becomes a task and for some, it can become unbearable with feelings of low self-esteem and guilt. If you are experiencing any of these feelings and symptoms then it is important that you should consult your general practitioner first for medical advice.
Because many S.A.D. sufferers have been helped by light therapy it is suggested that the primary reason for S.A.D. symptoms is the lack of adequate light in the dark winter months. One should try and go outside for about one and two hours every day and try and avoid using sunglasses. Dr Bhatti believes Improving nutrition and gut health can play a vital in the recovery along with other measures such as seeking psychological support during the darker months of the year.
Dr Bhatti has been treating S.A.D for more than 25 years with Complementary Therapies available in his clinic such as Needle free Acupuncture, Low Dose Medicine(L.D.M ), Lifestyle Medicine, Herbals, Mindfulness, CBT and Natural restoration of Gut health and Microbiome , Natural Hormonal and Glandular support and Physiological Regulating Medicine(P.R.M ).
Common symptoms of S.A.D. can be lack of initiative, lack of concentration, weight gain, food cravings, loss of appetite, indigestion, mood swings, irritability, anger, loss of libido, intense fatigue, feeling guilty and worthless, brain fog, lack of adequate sleep and early morning wakening etc.
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