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Is shorter daylight dragging down your mood? What to know about seasonal affective disorder

Ever heard of the winter blues? The phrase describes that blah, low-energy feeling that can settle in as days grow shorter, colder and grayer this time of year.

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Up to one‑fifth of Americans report a mild mood dip as days shorten, colder weather arrives and daylight wanes in winter, according to the Cleveland Clinic. When that low‑energy feeling interferes with daily functioning, it may be diagnosed as seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression tied to reduced daylight exposure. The condition typically emerges during the darker months and resolves when daylight increases.

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