Curing the Winter Blues – Tips for Adults on the Spectrum

 

From Mark Hutten, M.A. - creator of MyAspergersChild.com

The winter blues is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you’re like many people on the spectrum with winter blues, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.

Symptoms of the winter blues may include:

Anxiety

Appetite changes, especially a craving for foods high in carbohydrates

Depression

Difficulty concentrating

Heavy feeling in the arms or legs

Hopelessness

Loss of energy

Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed

Oversleeping

School or work problems

Social withdrawal

Substance abuse

Suicidal thoughts or behavior

Weight gain

 

Read the full article here: http://www.autism-society.org/in-the-news/ask-expert-curing-winter-blues-tips-adults-spectrum/