SAD
Light-starved depression
SAD is seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression linked to changes in seasons, typically worsening in fall and winter when daylight decreases.
Light therapy and vitamin D supplements are common treatments.
She was diagnosed with SAD after years of winter depression. (Lowercase sad is the adjective meaning unhappy.)
Recurring at fixed intervals
- affectiveRelating to emotions
- winterYear's coldest quarter
- light therapyTreatment using bright lamps
- depressionProlonged low state
circadian · melatonin · phototherapy · daylight · lamp · vitamin D · lethargy · oversleeping
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- sorrowfulFilled with grief
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- depressedPersistently sad, spiritless
- downcastSad or despondent
gloomy · heartbroken · tearful · miserable · dejected · despondent · grief · weeping
Arousing sorrowful contempt
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
unfortunate · regrettable · shameful · disappointing · dismal · poor · inadequate · feeble
seasonal
Recurring at fixed intervals
- affectiveRelating to emotions
- winterYear's coldest quarter
- light therapyTreatment using bright lamps
depression · circadian · melatonin · phototherapy · daylight · lamp · vitamin D · lethargy · oversleeping · fatigue
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- sorrowfulFilled with grief
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- depressedPersistently sad, spiritless
downcast · gloomy · heartbroken · tearful · miserable · dejected · despondent · grief · weeping · blue
pitiful
Arousing sorrowful contempt
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
wretched · unfortunate · regrettable · shameful · disappointing · dismal · poor · inadequate · feeble · meager
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SADcheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
sunny · optimistic · jovial · bubbly · ebullient
SADhappy
Feeling pleasure or contentment
joyous · heartwarming · uplifting · celebratory · triumphant