Its summertime and that usually means more hours of daylight and warmer weather to enjoy outdoors. While summer is usually a time of year to be cheerful and happy, for some people it can bring on a bit of sadness. Although this condition is typically associated with winter months, it also affects people during the summer. The terminology that is used for this type of sadness is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). People with SAD during the summer months are often showing signs of anxiety.
\nSome common reasons people may feel sad in summertime:
\n\u2022\u00a0Fear of the outdoors
\n\u2022\u00a0Money is tight and can\u2019t afford a vacation
\n\u2022\u00a0Feeling uncomfortable about body image
\n\u2022\u00a0Seeing pictures on social media of everyone else having a better time than you
\n\u2022\u00a0Summer heat may drain your energy and enthusiasm
\n\u2022\u00a0Sleep deprivation is common because of longer hours of sunlight \u2013 getting up earlier and going to sleep later.
\nThe best way to deal with the summertime blues is to speak to a professional who is experienced in handling these conditions. If you would like to speak to a mental health professional at Jamaica Hospital, please call 718-206-7071.<\/p>\n
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