• Home
  • News
    • Politics / Govt
    • Legislature
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
    • Archives
  • Sports
    • Badgers
    • Packers
      • Titletown Report
    • Brewers
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support

Wisconsin Radio Network

Wisconsin News and Sports

You are here: Home / Health / Medicine / It may be more than just the winter blahs

It may be more than just the winter blahs

February 20, 2008 By WRN Contributor

It's been a cold winter and the snowfall has set records all over Wisconsin. If its got you bummed the question is how much? Lisa Rohl, Director of Programs at Mental Health America of Wisconsin, says Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, is a mood disorder associated with depression and related to variations in sunlight.

Rohl says possible symptoms of SAD include anxiety, fatigue, oversleeping and overeating. The best way to treat the condition, Rohl suggests, is to get outside into the sun. If the cold temperatures are too much to bear, she recommends bright light therapy.  If the symptoms continue for several weeks, Rohl suggests consulting your doctor.

AUDIO: Brian Moon reports (MP3 :40)

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, Sports



Featured Stories

Future of abortion in Wisconsin hinges on SCOTUS ‘Roe’ decision

Juvenile arrested in connection with death of Lily Peters

Missing Chippewa Falls girl found dead, police seek suspect

Medical marijuana legislation gets public hearing at Capitol

Tommy Thompson announces he will not run for governor

TwitterFacebook

Sports Headlines

Giannis breaks franchise scoring record, Bucks beat Nets in OT

Wisconsin’s Davis declares for NBA Draft

Badgers to face Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

Williams likely out for the season with broken hand

Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger

More Sports

Tweets by @WRN

Get our news delivered to your inbox:

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Copyright © 2022 · Learfield News & Ag, LLC