Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies?
by Laura L. Smith (Presbyterian Medical Group); Charles H. Elliott (Fielding Graduate Institute)Format: eBook
Pub. Date: 2007-10-01
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary
Examines the pros and cons of light therapy An accessible approach to stopping SAD thoughts and looking at the brighter side of life Do you suffer from wintertime woes? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious but treatable condition. This friendly guide helps you identify symptoms, talk to your doctor, and get an accurate diagnosis. You get the latest on the various drug and non-drug treatment options as well as tips for dismantling SAD thinking and feeling better through lifestyle changes. * Stop SAD before it starts * Monitor your triggers and symptoms * Assess alternative therapies * Reduce your stress and anxiety * Survive a SAD relapse
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Detecting and Dealing with SAD. | |
| Opening Up the Curtains on SAD | |
| Is It SAD or Something Else? | |
| Who Gets SAD and Why? | |
| Getting Help for SAD | |
| Examining the Biological Treatments for SAD. | |
| Shining Light on SAD | |
| Lightening Up Moods with Medications | |
| A Happy Diet for SAD | |
| Alternative Treatments for SAD | |
| Shifting SAD Thoughts. | |
| Exposing SAD Thinking | |
| Brightening Up SAD Thinking | |
| Soothing the Storms Within | |
| Handling SAD Stress | |
| Changing SAD Behaviors. | |
| Sleep and SAD | |
| Fighting SAD by Getting Moving | |
| Exercising into a Good Mood | |
| Feeling Good About Having Fun | |
| Life after SAD. | |
| Reducing the Risk of Relapse | |
| Accepting Reasonable Sadness | |
| Living Happily after SAD | |
| The Part of Tens. | |
| Ten Ways to Get More Light | |
| Ten Quick Ways Out of a Bad Mood | |
| Ten Ways to Help People with SAD | |
| Ten Ways to Help a Kid with SAD | |
| SAD Forms for You | |
| SAD Resources for You | |
| Index | |
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