RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WXPR) — Central Wisconsin is getting about eight and a half hours of daylight. That’s about seven hours less than we were getting six months ago.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that’s related to the change in seasons. Symptoms usually start-up in the fall and continue through the winter.
“Some of those symptoms that you may see is an increase in isolation. Feelings of loneliness. Maybe some changes in sleep. We may see some increase in stress and fatigue,” said Heidi Pritzl. Pritzl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Ascension Kohler Behavioral Health in Eagle River and Woodruff.
She recommends seeking medical attention if the symptoms last for weeks or if they’re impacting how you live. “Are they affecting you at work? Are they affecting you at home or school? We look at all those areas when we are working on accuracy of diagnosis,” said Pritzl.
For people that are diagnosed, treatment can include therapy, light therapy, or medication.
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