Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Many people experience sadness and somber moods during the short, dark days of January.  Typically, we chalk it up to having the Winter Blues or post-holiday doldrums and wait for the spring sun to come and wipe it all away.  But scientific researchers have confirmed that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an actual mood disorder that occurs at certain times of year in climates where there is less sunlight during that period.

SAD can can adversely affect your physical and mental health with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. In mild cases, there may be fair easy ways to remedy SAD, such as light therapy, exercise, and taking natural supplements such as cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabichromene (CBC), which may have the potential to help restore energy and brighten your mood.  However, in severe cases, SAD can lead to severe anxiety and depression, and may require the help of a mental health expert and/or physician to overcome.