Seasonal Affective Disorder For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) (Paperback)

by Laura L. Smith (Author), Charles H. Elliott (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Examines the pros and cons of light therapy

An 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
*

Monitor your triggers and symptoms
*

Assess alternative therapies
*

Reduce your stress and anxiety
*

Survive a SAD relapse

From the Back Cover
Examines the pros and cons of light therapy

An 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

• Monitor your triggers and symptoms

• Assess alternative therapies

• Reduce your stress and anxiety

• Survive a SAD relapse

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Product Details

• Paperback: 333 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470139994
• ISBN-13: 978-0470139998
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #247,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative and helpful, October 2, 2007

By	T. M. Wolfe - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There aren't many books on this subject, and this is certainly the best one I have come across. Well researched, and well written; the authors do a good job at communicating not only the causes and effects of SAD, but proven and innovative therapies to help people through what is a wide-spread disorder. The authors also do a good job at making the content simple and engaging for different audiences. This will be the go-to resource for both patients and therapists looking to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to SAD, October 4, 2008

By	D. Lewis (Glastonbury, Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a tremendously helpful book for anyone who is looking for relief from winter's short days. The authors describe how to identify the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and suggest treatment options, including drug and non-drug approaches as well as practical coping strategies. It's written in a reassuring style that's easy to read and understand. I highly recommend this book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative, January 25, 2008

By	Cheryl A. Allen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes i was very pleased with this purchase. I bought this book for my sister-in-law who has this disorder, she was very impressed with all of the information inside. Very easy to understand also.