What are the best seasonal affective disorder remmedies?

Light: Special light therapy is a common, safe, and effective treatment. Wellbutrin (bupropion) (buproprion) is the most common med to treat.

Happy Light: The best treatment for seasonal affective disorder (sad) is phototherapy using a full-spectrum light (a so-called "happy light"). 30 min or so, once to twice a day usually turns folks around pretty quickly without the need for drugs. See your doc for an evaluation and diagnosis. Further, talk to your doctor about checking vitamin d levels, which are likely low in people with this problem.

SAD: SAD is now referred to as Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern in DSM 5. It is a subtype of depression. Treating seasonal affective disorder: Light therapy can be very effective. Psychotherapy and psychotropic medications can also be beneficial. Consider a tropical vacation when it is cold back home. See: