What Are the Symptoms of Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern?
People who suffer from depressive disorder with seasonal pattern have the symptoms of a major depressive episode. These can include sadness, irritability, loss of interest in their usual activities, withdrawal from social activities, and inability to concentrate. But some symptoms of a winter pattern may be more likely to occur than in a summer pattern. Symptoms of depression with a winter pattern may include the seasonal occurrence of 1. Fatigue 2. Increased need for sleep 3. Difficulty concentrating 4. Increased desire to be alone Symptoms of depression with a summer pattern may include the seasonal occurrence of 1. Weight loss 2. Trouble sleeping 3. Decreased appetite