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The thing is, the more common form of seasonal affective disorder (henceforth abbreviated to SAD, to save time) is winter-based depression. However, some people find they suffer in the summer. (If they suffer all year round, clinical depression is probably more likely the cause).

And, no, because the clocks change at the end of October so the change is usually felt toward the end of autumn (though I think this could be referred to as 'onset of winter' by approximation). The horrible affect may lift around Easter time, when the spring comes around.

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People that experience Reverse SAD (spring and summer depression) show symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, irritability, decreased appetite, weight loss, and an increased sex drive.[Wikipedia:Citation_needed] RSAD can also manifest depression, which makes it difficult to diagnose this rare affliction.

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