Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies
by Laura L. Smith PhD, Charles H. Elliott PhD
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Author: Charles H. Elliott PhD, Laura L. Smith PhDEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-24
ISBN: 0470139994
Number of pages: 333
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Review: Will Make You See the Light
Summary: 5 Stars
No need for a long review here. This is a great book on seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. It's written in the typical "For Dummies" format: uses layman's terms, icons througout the book to alert you to key points, organized in an easy-to-follow manner (i.e. paragraphs/ideas broken up in the chapters for easier "digestion" of the info).
Also typical of the "Dummies" books is the completeness. You'll learn the symptoms of SAD, if you have it, and what you can do about it. Some treatments covered in the book include:
-light therapy
-cognitive therapy
-exercise
-how to get better sleep
-changing your diet
-medications
As you can see, the book covers a lot of ground and most will no doubt learn a lot- I know I did. For instance, I found out that, according to the book page 222, that exercise and light therapy work EQUALLY well in treating SAD (see Exercise Beats Depression for a more detailed program if that's your thing). Anyway, I say get it if you you want a good, general knowledge of SAD, and to find out what all your options are. Its a great resource!
Summary of Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies
Examines the pros and cons of light therapyAn accessible approach to stopping SAD thoughts and looking at the brighter side of life
Do you suffer from wintertime woes? You may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious but treatable condition. This friendly guide helps you identify symptoms, talk to your doctor, and get an accurate diagnosis. You get the latest on the various drug and non-drug treatment options as well as tips for dismantling SAD thinking and feeling better through lifestyle changes.
* Stop SAD before it starts
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Monitor your triggers and symptoms
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Assess alternative therapies
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Reduce your stress and anxiety
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Survive a SAD relapse
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