Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder Affects Summer Enjoyment in St. Louis
• Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (RSAD), or summer SAD, affects individuals like Sophia Marren in St. Louis, causing irritability and anxiety during summer.
• RSAD, though not a formal diagnosis, impacts about 1% of Americans and can be managed through strategies like creating a cool environment and seeking social support.
• Experts recommend self-compassion and prioritizing mental health, even if it means opting out of typical summer activities, to cope with RSAD.
Reverse seasonal affective disorder in summer
As summer approaches, some individuals in St. Louis, like Sophia Marren, experience reverse seasonal affective disorder (RSAD), or summer SAD, marked by irritability, insomnia, and anxiety. Unlike winter SAD, RSAD is triggered by the heat, extended daylight, and societal pressures associated with summer. Marren, a content creator, feels overwhelmed by body image concerns and the expectation to be constantly active. Though not formally recognized, RSAD affects about one percent of Americans and is considered a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern.
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