Do you experience sadness during the winter months? Do cloudy days leave you feeling drained and low on energy? Is it challenging to cope with days that lack sufficient sunlight? Are there noticeable changes in your eating and sleeping habits during the seasonal transition? Taking this Seasonal Affective Disorder test can help you determine if you show signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during certain times of the year, often when changes in the seasons cause shifts in mood and energy levels. The symptoms of SAD typically appear during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight, and they tend to improve with the arrival of spring.
For individuals in the United States, January and February are usually the most difficult months for those affected by SAD. Though it’s rarer, some people experience SAD during the summer months. This condition is sometimes referred to as seasonal depression or winter depression. In the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), SAD is classified as a form of depression – specifically Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern.
Common Symptoms of SAD:
- Feeling sad or experiencing a depressed mood during the winter or cloudy days
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, along with decreased energy and pleasure during the winter or cloudy days
- Changes in eating and sleeping patterns during the winter or cloudy days
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Persistent negative thoughts and low self-esteem
How to Take the Seasonal Affective Disorder Test
Below is a series of statements related to the signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Read each statement carefully and select the options that best describe your experience.
Please keep in mind that this seasonal affective disorder assessment is a self-evaluation tool and not a diagnostic test. The symptoms of SAD must occur during a specific time of year, such as in the fall or winter, with full remission typically happening at a particular time of year, like spring.
For a proper diagnosis, individuals must show at least two episodes of depressive disturbances in the last two years, with these seasonal episodes occurring more frequently than depressive episodes during non-seasonal periods.f depressive disturbance in the previous 2 years, and these occurrences during specific seasons must be significantly more frequent than those experienced during non-seasonal periods.
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Low Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Your present score indicates that you have low signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As can be evident from your score that a few times, you might experience low mood/depressed thoughts during winter/cloudy days which might make it a little challenging in a few cases to adjust to your everyday activities. Apart from this, you might experience a slight change in your eating and sleeping patterns during winter/cloudy days. You might also feel a few times a lack of energy or pleasure to engage in activities that you might enjoy at other times of the year. Along with this, it can be seen from your score that to a few extent, you might feel that your life has gone into darkness in these seasons and might start to feel a little tense as the winter/cloudy days begin.
Further, it can be seen from your score that the winter/cloudy season might make it a little difficult for you to socialize with others and happily enjoy social events like other times of the year. However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on your physical, mental, social, and other areas of functioning. If you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
Want to learn more?
Some ways can help an individual overcome signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), such as preparing oneself for the time of winter/cloudy days and becoming aware of the alarming signs that can trigger these times. As well as illuminating the house with lampshades and other artificial lights according to one’s personal choice, finding ways to get engaged with close ones, and sharing the genuine feelings that happen during these seasons. Also by involving in activities such as physical exercise, yoga, and sports. Writing journals, painting, singing, and scribbling, and also by setting goals and schedules that can help to focus on the work. If you want to know how to cope with your signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), talk to our professional psychologists.
You can use our Mood Tracker to stay mindful of your mood every day, identify your innermost thoughts & emotions on a daily basis. It will aid you in doing all those things you love, while limiting activities that might dampen your mood.
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Moderate Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Your present score indicates that you have moderate signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As can be evident from your score that sometimes, you might experience low mood/depressed thoughts during winter/cloudy days, which might make it quite challenging in some cases to adjust to your everyday activities. Apart from this, often you might experience some changes in your eating and sleeping patterns during winter/cloudy days. You might also feel occasionally a lack of energy or pleasure to engage in activities that you might enjoy at other times of the year. Along with this, it can be seen from your score that to some extent, you might feel that your life has gone into darkness in these seasons and frequently might start to feel quite tense as the winter/cloudy days begin.
Further, it can be seen from your score that the winter/cloudy season might make it quite difficult for you to socialize with others and happily enjoy social events like other times of the year. However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on some of your physical, mental, social, and other areas of functioning. If you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
Want to learn more?
Some ways can help an individual overcome signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), such as preparing oneself for the time of winter/cloudy days and becoming aware of the alarming signs that can trigger these times. As well as illuminating the house with lampshades and other artificial lights according to one’s personal choice, finding ways to get engaged with close ones, and sharing the genuine feelings that happen during these seasons. Also by involving in activities such as physical exercise, yoga, and sports. Writing journals, painting, singing, and scribbling, and also by setting goals and schedules that can help to focus on the work. If you want to know how to cope with your signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), talk to our professional psychologists.
You can use our Mood Tracker to stay mindful of your mood every day, identify your innermost thoughts & emotions on a daily basis. It will aid you in doing all those things you love, while limiting activities that might dampen your mood.
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High Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Your present score indicates that you have high signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As can be evident from your score that most of the time during winter/cloudy days, you might experience low mood/depressed thoughts which might make it highly challenging to adjust to your everyday activities. Apart from this, in most occasional cases, you might experience strong changes in your eating and sleeping patterns during winter/cloudy days. You might also feel most frequently times a strong lack of energy or pleasure to engage in activities that you might enjoy at other times of the year. Along with this, it can be seen from your score that in most cases during winter/cloudy days you might feel that your life has gone into darkness and might start to feel highly tense as the winter/cloudy days begin.
Further, it can be seen from your score that the winter/cloudy season might make it strongly difficult for you to socialize with others and happily enjoy social events like other times of the year. However, it should be noted that your responses may have a strong impact on some of your physical, mental, social, and other areas of functioning. If you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
Want to learn more?
Some ways can help an individual overcome signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), such as preparing oneself for the time of winter/cloudy days and becoming aware of the alarming signs that can trigger these times. As well as illuminating the house with lampshades and other artificial lights according to one’s personal choice, finding ways to get engaged with close ones, and sharing the genuine feelings that happen during these seasons. Also by involving in activities such as physical exercise, yoga, and sports. Writing journals, painting, singing, and scribbling, and also by setting goals and schedules that can help to focus on the work. If you want to know how to cope with your signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), talk to our professional psychologists.
You can use our Mood Tracker to stay mindful of your mood every day, identify your innermost thoughts & emotions on a daily basis. It will aid you in doing all those things you love, while limiting activities that might dampen your mood.
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Question 1 of 15
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I feel gloomy/down during winter or cloudy days that are without adequate sunlight
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Question 2 of 15
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My mood goes ups and downs during winter much than the other times of the year
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Days that are chilled with mist, clouds, and fog become difficult and challenging for me to adjust with
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Question 4 of 15
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A feeling of emptiness and loneliness succumb to my mind during winter/cloudy days
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
If there is no source of sunlight, I do not feel motivated for work
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
During winter/cloudy days I cannot sleep adequately at night and wake up at scheduled time in the morning
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
I feel during winter/cloudy days that my life has gone down to darkness
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Question 8 of 15
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I feel an increase/decrease in my food craving during winter/cloudy days
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Question 9 of 15
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I feel lazy in winter/cloudy days even for the activities that I enjoy during sunny days
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
I can feel an apparent change in my body weight during winter/cloudy days
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
As the winter/cloudy days begin to end, I feel better about my mood and activities.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
I get irritable when someone says that winter/cloudy days are their favorite season
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Question 13 of 15
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Just before the start of the winter/cloudy days, I get anxious and tense, wondering how I’ll be able to handle the upcoming days.
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Question 14 of 15
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I cannot happily socialize like going for a hangout, attending a party or public ceremony during winter/cloudy days
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Question 15 of 15
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I feel that these changes in the season affect my functioning in everyday life.
