Make sentences of your own using the new words. Mind the synonyms.

bad mood => dark mood => moodiness => negative emotion => the blues => depression => SAD

READING

Read the text.

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER. DEPRESSION

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or, less frequently, in the summer, re­peatedly, year after year. The US National Library of Medicine notes that some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and crave sweets and starchy foods. They may also feel depressed.

There are many different treatments for classic (winter-based) seasonal affec­tive disorder, including light therapies with bright lights, anti-depression medica­tion, ionized-air administration, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and carefully timed supplementation of the hormone melatonin. SAD can be a serious disorder and may require hospitalization. There is also potential risk of suicide in some patients ex­periencing SAD. At times, patients may not feel depressed, but rather lack energy to perform everyday activities.

Everyone feels sad or down from time to time. You can get the "blues" through loss or disappointment, such as missing out on something that was important to you or losing something valuable. Sadness or the "blues" is a normal reaction to negative situations. These feelings usually lessen after a few hours, a day or two, or a good night's sleep. Depression is a more persistent condition, which can last for weeks, months or even years. It affects not only the way you feel, but also the way you think and behave. Depression is not just a mood that you can "snap out of. Depression affects your overall sense of wellness and your motivation to get even the simplest things done.

Common signs of depression include:

- feeling sad or miserable most of the time;

- losing interest in activities you once enjoyed;

- changes in appetite or weight;

- having difficulty in getting to sleep or waking early;

- feeling tired and lacking in energy;

- feeling guilty or worthless;

- feeling lethargic, restless or edgy;

- having difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of depression may include a persistent sad or empty feeling; a loss of energy and appetite; and a lack of interest in socializing, work or hobbies. Genetic factors may put a person at greater risk for developing depression, and alcohol or drug use can make symptoms worse.

POST-READING ACTIVITIES

Answer the questions.

a) What is SAD? When does SAD appear?

b) What is the treatment for classical SAD?

c) What are the symptoms for SAD and depression?

d) What is the role of genetic factor?

e) What is depression?

2. Find in the text the definition of SAD. Identify key words in each para­graph. Find sentences which summarize the text.

Complete the following table. Use a dictionary if you need.

Verb	Noun	Adjective	Adverb
bent
darken
recognize
suffer
cause

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