Finding sunshine in an Ohio winter: coping with SAD
As the air gets colder in Columbus, many students may find themselves coping with seasonal affective disorder for the first time. SAD, previously known as seasonal depression, manifests in seasons with a lack of sunlight. Symptoms may include an overwhelming feeling of sadness and a loss of energy, according to the DSM-5, and it can cause people to feel out of touch with their daily routine as the lack of sunlight changes the biological clock.