Feelings of sadness and depression are common among those affected by cancer, but there may be another reason behind those feelings.
BY Bonnie Annis
PUBLISHED December 05, 2018
Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.
As another year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves in the midst of cooler, shorter days. Leaves are falling, skies are grayer, and these changes tend to affect our moods. For a person with cancer, these can be very difficult days. Not only does fighting a physical battle become more challenging, fighting the mental one becomes trickier.
There’s been a lot of research done on the way seasons affect our moods. In fact, a specific name has been given to the problem. It’s called seasonal affective disorder, or more commonly known by its acronym, SAD.
According to an article posted on the Mayo Clinic’s website, this health issue usually occurs around the same time each year and is most common during the fall and winter months. Some symptoms include: feelings of depression, low energy, hopelessness, an inability to concentrate and problems sleeping. In extreme cases, thoughts of suicide may be present.
There’s been a lot of research done on the way seasons affect our moods. In fact, a specific name has been given to the problem. It’s called seasonal affective disorder, or more commonly known by its acronym, SAD.
According to an article posted on the Mayo Clinic’s website, this health issue usually occurs around the same time each year and is most common during the fall and winter months. Some symptoms include: feelings of depression, low energy, hopelessness, an inability to concentrate and problems sleeping. In extreme cases, thoughts of suicide may be present.
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