Since a lot of us are suffering through it at the moment, let’s hit on what causes Seasonal Affective Disorder (aptly know as #SAD)
While researchers haven’t pinned down an exact reason, the most likely causes all have to do with - you guessed it - the sun. 3 major causes 👇
While researchers haven’t pinned down an exact reason, the most likely causes all have to do with - you guessed it - the sun. 3 major causes 👇
1) Circadian Rhythm
the lack of sunlight messes with our internal rhythms, which throws our body out of whack. Off kilter natural rhythm = greater susceptibility to #depression.
the lack of sunlight messes with our internal rhythms, which throws our body out of whack. Off kilter natural rhythm = greater susceptibility to #depression.
2) Serotonin Levels
the sun gives our brain’s mood-booster an extra kick and aids in production. Once again, lack of sun = lower serotonin levels = greater chance of #SeasonalDepression.
the sun gives our brain’s mood-booster an extra kick and aids in production. Once again, lack of sun = lower serotonin levels = greater chance of #SeasonalDepression.
3) Melatonin Levels
exposure to light helps us produce melatonin (which regulates our sleep cycle). If this decreases due to lack of exposure and our sleep patterns are disrupted, our mood can change.
exposure to light helps us produce melatonin (which regulates our sleep cycle). If this decreases due to lack of exposure and our sleep patterns are disrupted, our mood can change.
The likely causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder aren’t rocket science. But, we’re also prone to them whether we like it or not.
Still, it’s important to be aware of WHY our mood may be changing, so we can better understand (and take care of) our overall #mentalhealth.
Still, it’s important to be aware of WHY our mood may be changing, so we can better understand (and take care of) our overall #mentalhealth.
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