Is Anxiety a Symptom of Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Overview Anxiety is one of the symptoms that affects individuals suffering from both fall/winter and spring/summer seasonal affective disorders, commonly known as SAD. However, because it is just one of the symptoms of SAD, further evaluation is necessary to make a diagnosis. Other Symptoms: Fall/Winter Anxiety appears alongside other symptoms in fall/winter SAD. These symptoms can include depression, hopelessness, a decrease in energy, withdrawing from social situations, lacking interest in activities, sleeping too much, changes in appetite, gaining weight and trouble concentrating.
