Seasonal SAD Disorder: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder With Plants

Can you have seasonal anxiety? Yes, you can. Commonly termed as seasonal SAD disorder, or otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), this type of depression fluctuates with the seasons. Read on to learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and gardening, and how plants can help ease the symptoms. How Does Gardening Help with SAD? Can gardening improve the symptoms of those diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder? Absolutely! The onset of SAD is usually in fall and lasts through the low-light days of winter. When spring returns, and an increase in day length and light, the affliction normally subsides. Symptoms such as low energy, overeating, weight gain, social withdrawal, and daytime sleepiness are common in addition to major depression. It has been theorized that an activity such as indoor gardening can help ease the symptoms by bringing the person closer to light, such as when tending to plants near a […]

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