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... The behavioral change that I would like to focus on is a disorder called Seasonal Affective Disorder. ... Herb Kern, a research engineer that noticed seasonal changes within himself and his work. ...
Since SAD is not a well-known psychological disorder some of the symptoms maybe confused with other short term illnesses such as mononucleosis. Not everyone has the same symptoms but some of the common symptoms of winter depression listed in Psychology Today that are relating to the mind are irritability, suicidal feelings, poor concentration and memory, seasonal alcoholic and drug abuse, panic attacks, apathy, hopelessness, paranoid thoughts, inability to tolerate stress, low self esteem and confidence, seasonal bulimia, and avoidance of human contact. ...
The causes of this disorder are still unknown but many theories are being tried. ...
There are many other ways of controlling this disorder if it becomes so severe that it changes normal daily activities.
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