Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies^?

by Laura L. Smith (Presbyterian Medical Group); Charles H. Elliott (Fielding Graduate Institute)

• ISBN13: 9780470279113
• ISBN10: 0470279117
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Examines the pros and cons of light therapy An accessible approach to stopping SAD thoughts and looking at the brighter side of life Do you suffer from wintertime woes? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious but treatable condition. This friendly guide helps you identify symptoms, talk to your doctor, and get an accurate diagnosis. You get the latest on the various drug and non-drug treatment options as well as tips for dismantling SAD thinking and feeling better through lifestyle changes. * Stop SAD before it starts * Monitor your triggers and symptoms * Assess alternative therapies * Reduce your stress and anxiety * Survive a SAD relapse

Table of Contents

Introduction

Detecting and Dealing with SAD.

Opening Up the Curtains on SAD

Is It SAD or Something Else?

Who Gets SAD and Why?

Getting Help for SAD

Examining the Biological Treatments for SAD.

Shining Light on SAD

Lightening Up Moods with Medications

A Happy Diet for SAD

Alternative Treatments for SAD

Shifting SAD Thoughts.

Exposing SAD Thinking

Brightening Up SAD Thinking

Soothing the Storms Within

Handling SAD Stress

Changing SAD Behaviors.

Sleep and SAD

Fighting SAD by Getting Moving

Exercising into a Good Mood

Feeling Good About Having Fun

Life after SAD.

Reducing the Risk of Relapse

Accepting Reasonable Sadness

Living Happily after SAD

The Part of Tens.

Ten Ways to Get More Light

Ten Quick Ways Out of a Bad Mood

Ten Ways to Help People with SAD

Ten Ways to Help a Kid with SAD

SAD Forms for You

SAD Resources for You

Index

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