Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

A form of depression that affects people during different times of the year seasonal affective disorder is more commonly associated with the winter seasons than the summer, but while you can suffer from either form, summer seasonal affective disorder is much rarer.   

Symptoms

As SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is a form of depression the symptoms are similar, however there are some symptoms specific to the type of seasonal disorder a person has.  General symptoms include:

·      Feeling depressed

·      Low self-esteem

·      Feeling hopeless

·      No longer enjoying everyday activities or hobbies

·      Sleep issues

·      Sadness and despair

·      Feelings of worthlessness

·      General aches and pains

·      Fatigue, low energy levels and reduced sex drive

·      Thoughts of suicide or death

Spring and Summer SAD

·      Poor appetite

·      Weight loss

·      Anxiety

·      Insomnia

·      Feeling agitated or irritable

·      Aggressive behaviour

Autumn and Winder SAD

·      A craving for carbohydrates

·      Weight gain

·      Feeling tired and lacking motivation

·      Oversleeping

·      Trouble concentrating

·     Withdrawing socially

Causes

As with most mental health disorders it’s not fully understood what causes SAD.  It is believed that the shortening of the daytime sunlight hours in autumn and winter contribute to its development. 

The reasoning behind this is that experts believe the reduction in sunlight, affects the part of the brain known as the hypothalamus.  The hypothalamus has several functions including releasing hormones and managing, hunger, thirst, body temperature, sleep, sex drive and mood.  In particular it is believed it affects and disrupts the following:

·      Serotonin Production – reduced exposure to sunlight can affect your ability to produce serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate your mood.  A lack of serotonin can lead to depression and poor sleep which can affect your memory and reduce both your appetite and libido.

·     Melatonin Production – your brain produces melatonin to help you sleep. When it’s dark your brain triggers it’s production to encourage sleep and when there is sunlight it stops production to make you feel awake.  If you produce too much it will leave you feeling tired and lethargic.

Self-Help

There is plenty of information available online to help you try and manage your SAD.  Lifestyle changes, like encouraging you to spend as much time as possible in natural sunlight and maintain a healthy diet and taking regular exercise to help reduce your stress levels.  Relaxation techniques can help you manage your stress, like meditation, yoga and mindfulness.  Light therapy is also an effective to help seasonal affective disorder but doesn’t work for everyone, it involves using a special light box to simulate exposure to sunlight. 

Professional Help

If you believe you are suffering with SAD you should initially consult your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and rule out any other mental health condition.  They can check you vitamin D levels as a lack of Vitamin D can make symptoms worse.  They may also suggest medication such as anti-anxiety, antidepressants or SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). 

They may also suggest that you try therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) which can be helpful for people who didn’t have success with light therapy or struggled with side effects of medication.  CBT can help you to retrain your negative thoughts, attitude and behaviours and better manage your symptoms.  Written by Jan, Jeana and Wendy at Barnsley Hypnosis and Counselling (UK). For more free Information click above link.

Ingredients and the Intimate Bleaching Treatment

Intimate bleaching has become a popular cosmetic procedure. It is common to use bleaching creams for intimate parts. These creams can lighten intimate parts of the body and restore natural skin color.

 

The effects of time are not limited to the erogenous zones. Intimate bleaching removes excess pigmentation, which a lack of sun exposure may cause. When you are exposed to the sun, it can cause skin darkening.  

 

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What does this treatment mean?

 

Intimate bleaching Orlando treatments refer to using a bleaching agent to darken the skin's pigments in intimate areas. This is because the skin in these areas responds similarly to bleaching agents as the rest of our skin. Therefore, treatment must be done with care.

 

Women are increasingly aware that their intimates can be improved. Many folds in the skin can lead to pigmentation and discoloration. Because it is safe and effective, intimate bleaching is growing in popularity. This is a quick procedure that takes only about an hour. The results are almost always instantaneous.

 

For more information on this treatment, ask a professional. Any questions about cosmetics will be addressed by a professional. There are many other options, so this is only one option. Learn more about this treatment to see amazing results.

The main ingredients for intimate bleach

 

What's the best thing about Intimate bleaching treatments? Intimate bleaching uses a concentrated formula to remove discoloration from your skin. Intimate bleaching treatments work permanently to remove discoloration.

 

Hydroquinone, alpha-arbutin, and kojic acid are just a few of the ingredients. You may combine these ingredients to achieve the best results for your skin. Hydroquinone and other ingredients can cause skin allergy or irritation. 

 

Kojic acid, an organic chemical compound naturally found in nature, can be described as a natural substance. Several species of fungi produce it. Kojic acid blocks the activity of Tyrosinase, an enzyme that helps synthesize melanin (a dark pigment produced by the skin). 

 

Kojic acid is found in many foods, including fermented food; it also is used as a skin-lightening ingredient in cosmetics. It's used in cosmetics to lighten skin and reduce dark spots or freckles.

 

Ultimate bleaching has many benefits: 

 

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  • No long recoveries 

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Many treatments can help you improve your skin. Having better skin can help you feel better about yourself, and some studies said that it could also improve your sex life because you feel better about yourself. 

 

Now, before tasting and dermatological treatment, ask your doctor. Check all active ingredients to know if you are allergic or not to one of them. 

 

Avoid using homemade products or creams. Some products or food can produce allergies.