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Seasonal Blues: It’s that time of year again!

Oct 27 2011in ADHD, depression docsabetTags: ,
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Bus Passengers Waiting in the Rain

This is the time of the year that some feel tired all the time, need to sleep more, have a sense of sluggishness, crave carbohydrates, experience sadness, and dream of sunnier and warmer times. For some the intensity of these symptoms become severe and resembles a major depressive disorder, albeit with atypical features (more hungry, [...]

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A tale of the two wardrobes: Stories from seasonal depression!

Jan 5 2010in depression AdminTags: ,
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We all have heard of  people who are affected by short winter days and the depression they experience.  The research into this area still seems sketchy and not fully understood. The efficacy of light therapy in lieu of lack of sunshine has been demonstrated. other adjustment and interventions however need further research. one of the most [...]

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