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Follow on Google News | Care Givers are Advised to Watch for Signs of Seasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal depression usually happens during the winter months, between September and April, when days are shorter and skies are gray
Rebecca Sharp Colmer is a senior care specialist who has written books and articles about caregiving. She explains SAD as a seasonal disorder that can return each year, typically between September and February. Rebecca explained, “Symptoms tend to be the atypical symptoms of depression, including increased sleep, increased appetite, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, irritability, interpersonal difficulties, rejection sensitivity and a heavy feeling in the arms or legs. It is most important that care givers be aware of these symptoms as they can experience this condition just as easily as those who they are caring for.” When asked what causes this disorder, Rebecca answered, “SAD is believed to be caused by a disturbance in the normal circadian rhythm of the body. Light entering through the eyes influences this rhythm. When it is dark, the pineal gland produces a substance called melatonin which is responsible for the drowsiness we feel each day after dusk. Light entering the eyes at dawn shuts off the production of melatonin. During the winter months, when the days are shorter, people often leave for work before dawn and do not get home until after sunset. This lack of natural sunlight causes normal rhythm to become disrupted, producing symptoms of SAD.” Many people experience the “blues” during the winter season; some become very depressed. Learn more about SAD and other issues that can affect care givers and their loved ones at http://www.meandmycaregivers.com Contact: MeAndMyCaregivers P.0. Box 157 Chelsea, MI 48118 Phone: 734-458-1098 Email: Info@meandmycaregivers.com This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC # # # Right Now Marketing LLC, a company designed to both provide press release and internet marketing services for a wide variety of companies and products, and to educate the general public on how to do press releases yourself. End
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