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Kat Storr

It's not just about feeling sad - Dr Zoe Williams reveals 3 key signs of seasonal affective disorder

Woman looking out of the window into morning sunlight holding mug.

For many of us, winter means spending more time at home, cosy on the sofa and eating comfort foods. For three in 100 people in the UK, however, the lack of daylight during the winter months has a significant impact on day-to-day life, as they try to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

If you've heard of the condition before, you might think it's just the 'winter blues'. But as NHS GP Dr Zoe Williams explained on a recent episode of ITV's This Morning, it's about so much more than that - and it should be taken more seriously.

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