Seasonal Adjustment Disorder (SAD)

Most of us have probably experienced the “winter blues” from time to time, but for those who suffer from Seasonal Adjustment Disorder (“SAD”) the winter months can cause debilitating depression. It is believed that sufferers of SAD or the winter blues react adversely to the reduced amount of sunlight in the winter months. Sufferers of SAD often find themselves sleeping more in the winter than normal, struggling to get out of bed in the morning and feeling sleepy in the daytime.

SAD can often be effectively treated with light therapy. A variety of light therapy products exist on the market today, including light boxes, specialist light bulbs and dawn simulators.