Have you noticed any changes in your mood or behavior that only appear in fall or winter? Take this test to find out if it could be seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
1. My mood is consistently worse during winter.
2. I sleep poorly when the days get shorter.
3. Extreme weather can cause me to act rashly.
4. I feel hopeless with the change of at least one season each year.
5. My mood is fairly consistent throughout the year.
6. When my favorite season is coming to a close, I start to feel anxious.
7. I feel at my most social during the winter months.
8. My weight fluctuates during certain seasons of the year.
9. Life feels unenjoyable during the cold winter.
10. I feel worthless in the winter.
11. My appetite goes away when summer comes.
12. I sleep a lot more once it starts to get cold.
13. I go through periods where I feel restless for a few months at a time.
14. Even when the days get colder and shorter, I have enough energy to go about my day.
15. I feel like it's more difficult for me to concentrate at certain times of year.
16. It feels like a fog is lifting when spring arrives.
17. I become preoccupied with death at certain times of year.
18. I crave foods that I know are bad for me during the winter.
19. The short, dark days of winter make me feel sluggish.
20. I don't look forward to the start of fall.