Montrealer’s and people from the north are more likely to be affected by SAD because of long winters months in Europe and Canada. However, the primary reason for SAD is lack of sunshine. Therefore when you notice that gray, gloomy, rainy days make you down and out of it; more than what you think other people feel during these days then you may have SAD.
SAD is diagnosed as the same depression which comes about the same time each year. It most commonly starts in the fall and lasts through the winter, but it can also happen during the spring and summer months for other Montrealers. The key is it happens during the same time of the year.
Medication for S.A.D.
Medication is often recommended for Seasonal affective disorder however, it could trigger a manic episode in people who have bipolar disorder.
Paxil, Zoloff, Effexor, and Prozac are medications which may be given for seasonal affective disorder. These antidepressant will most likely be given if the symptoms are very severe. The antidepressant Wellbutrin XL may also be useful to combat chronic seasonal affective disorder.
You may have to try different medications before your doctor can find the right one for you. He or she may decide that you start the drugs before the season starts or continue using them for awhile after the season is over.
Psychotherapy may also help you to to change your thoughts and to learn ways to cope with the disorder.
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For symptoms of seasonal affective disorder click here
For causes of seasonal affective disorder click here
For risk factors associated with seasonal affective disorder click here
For complications associated with seasonal affective disorder click here
For questions to ask your doctor about seasonal affective disorder click here
For questions your doctor might ask you about seasonal affective disorder click here
For medical tests for seasonal affective disorder click here
For DSM classification click here
Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder click here
Source:
Mayo Clinic
If you believe you may be suffering from SAD there is help available, make an appointment with your doctor, or go to a depression clinic such as
Depression Montreal
- Montreal Therapy Services
- Queen Elizabeth Health Complex
- 2100 Marlowe
- Suite 626
- Montreal, Qc, H4A 3L6
- 514-482-3327
- A subdivision of:
- Montreal Psychology Center
- 1310 Greene Ave. suite 760
- Westmount, Qc, H3Z 2B2
- 514-515-9350
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