Seasonal Affective Disorder It’s not uncommon to feel down during the months when there is less sunlight and colder weather. However, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific variety of depression that is more than just the “winter blues.” The feelings of depression from SAD are associated with a change in season -- typically in late fall or early winter, but sometimes even in spring and summer.
Fall- or winter-specific SAD may also feature: Oversleeping Weight gain Withdrawal from social situations Increased cravings for carbohydrates Overeating Profile, select edit address information, add your cell number, check Receive Text Messages , and click Save . Opt In: Benefits Text Notifications Did you know PulteGroup offers text messaging to keep you updated on important benefits information? Think enrollment reminders, key updates, and deadline alerts sent straight to your phone. Ready to opt in? Log in to BSwift , go to My Spring or summer SAD is characterized by:
Symptoms of SAD may include:
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Lack of sleep Undereating Weight loss Anxiety Agitation
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SAD typically occurs more frequently in women than in men, and chiefly in younger adults (ages 18- 30). You may also be at increased risk the farther you live from the equator, or if you have low vitamin D levels, a family history of SAD or other mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. There are treatments available that may help combat SAD; talk to your healthcare provider about what is best for you.
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1.When is open enrollment this year? 2.What’s the quick step-by-step process to opt in for benefits text alerts? 3.What two national numbers can someone call any time for suicide crisis support? 4.Name three common symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 5.What kinds of questions is 2nd MD best for?
Submit your answers using the provided form by September 30 at 1pm EST to be entered into the raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Brandyn Baker, PulteGroup’s Health Promotion Specialist, will email all participants with this month’s trivia answers and announce the lucky winner shortly after the close of the contest. Best of luck to all participants! th
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