How Seasonal Affective Disorder Influences Relationship Seeking in Cold Seasons
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder characterized by recurrent depressive episodes that align with specific seasons, predominantly affecting young adults and women. Symptoms range from mild to moderate and include inattentiveness, hopelessness, depression, social withdrawal, and fatigue. The involvement of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and glutamate is suspected, although the precise pathophysiology remains unclear.