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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Topic Overview

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If your doctor prescribes antidepressants, be sure you take them the way you are told to. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. This could cause side effects or make your depression worse. When you are ready to stop, your doctor can help you slowly reduce the dose to prevent problems.

You may feel better if you get regular exercise. Being active during the daytime, especially first thing in the morning, may help you have more energy and feel less depressed. Moderate exercise such as walking, riding a stationary bike, or swimming is a good way to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about seasonal affective disorder (SAD):	What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? What are the symptoms? What causes it? Who gets it?
Being diagnosed:	How is SAD diagnosed? What is a mental health assessment?
Getting treatment:	How is SAD treated? What medicines will I need to take? What is light therapy?
Living with SAD:	How do I use light therapy for SAD? How can I help someone who has SAD?

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Last Updated: July 07, 2010

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