How to know if i have seasonal affective disorder?

SAD, depression: Check these symptoms, and then consider consulting with a mental health professional:. Symptoms are usually the same as with other forms of depression, and include: hopelessness increased appetite with weight gain increased sleep less energy and ability to concentrate loss of interest in work or other activities sluggish movements social withdrawal unhappiness and irritability.

By your symptoms: SAD symptoms usually occur with change in season (often fall and winter) & can include carbohydrate craving, increased appetite with weight gain, low energy level, irritability, moodiness, sleeping more, heavy feeling in extremities, being overly sensitive to rejection and it can impact relationships.