Meaning of the word "seasonal affective disorder" in English
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seasonal affective disorder
US /ˈsiːzənəl əˈfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔːrdər/
UK /ˈsiːzənəl əˈfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Noun
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a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Less commonly, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer.
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During the winter months, she often experiences symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, feeling low on energy and moody.
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Light therapy is a common treatment for seasonal affective disorder.
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