Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is often associated with winter, but it can actually happen due to any seasonal change .

Still, the NHS said the condition is sometimes known as “winter depression” because for many, “the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter”.

SAD can sometimes lead to a low mood, a decreased libido, a higher craving fpr carbs, and “sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning,” the health service added .

Speaking to HuffPost UK, Dr Daisy Mae, a sleep expert and GP who’s paired with Comfybedss , shared: “While SAD primarily affects mood, energy levels, and overall well-being, it can also have effects on sleep patterns.

“Managing the impact of SAD on sleep involves a combination of strategies tha

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