"Everyone wants to be happy for Christmas but that’s not how it works." - What is SAD, and how do you cope with it?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe shorter days, longer nights and colder air means that the country is well into the throes of winter. The change in season comes with many things including the festive time of the year with the Christmas spirit beginning to spread.
However, there is also another phenomena that the winter seasons brings. Seasonal affective disorder, aptly known as SAD, is a type of depression that occurs as the seasons change.
SAD can occur during the summer months, but it is commonly known as “winter depression” and affects millions of people across the world.
It is believed that SAD is caused due to the lack of sunlight. READ MORE: 'Brutal' winter cold spreading across UK that's leaving people 'bedridden for days' READ MORE: Residents slam 'shocking' Christmas tree planted in Greater Manchester Courtnee Forrester, is a therapist from Hulme with four years of experience.
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