SAD-SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

SAD is a depression that gradually develops starting from the beginning of autumn to then gradually subside again towards spring. Typical to SAD is the reoccurrence every year around the same period.

TWO TYPES OF SAD

A distinction is made between two types of SAD on the basis of the severity of the depression. Where the intensity of the depressive symptoms is the greatest, it is called SAD (seasonal affective disorder). The less intense form is called S-SAD (subsyndromal seasonal affective disorder) otherwise called winter blues.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES REDUCE THE COMPLAINTS WHEN SUFFERING FROM SAD

· Depression

Not seeing a way out, lack of interest in doing things, being down, no zest for life, etc. are all moods characteristic to SAD. And are common to depression in general. At the beginning of winter when these moods arise, Bach Flower Essences will be able to tackle them and turn them into its opposite optimistic and cheerful state of mind.

· Irritability

Somebody suffering from SAD is quite sensitive and irritable. They don’t tolerate much and are easily irritated by the behaviour of others. Flower essences will reduce this over-sensitivity so the person won’t experience his environment getting on his/her nerves all the time.

· Tiredness

During SAD most people are very tired even if they sleep for more than 12 hours a day. This tiredness will make them less attentive and therefore makes them appear absent-minded. Bach Flower Essences will bring you back into a position where you are able to regain the necessary energy.

· Tendency to isolate themselves

During SAD people get the tendency to retreat into his or her own little world. They isolate themselves and avoid all social contacts. Bach Flower Essences will make sure you remain in contact with your environment to avoid getting even more down.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES COMBINATION N° 92 “SAD”

Bach Flower Essences combination n° 92 helps to:
· Get through winter with lifted spirits
· Fend off melancholy
· Be more tolerant
· Have more energy
· Not retreat but remain active