Seasonal Affective Disorder Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Have you observed any shifts in your mood or behavior that only occur during the fall or winter months? Take this test to determine if you might be dealing with SAD

Using the scale below, respond to the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1-I notice that my mood is consistently lower in the winter.
Disagree
Agree
2-I have trouble sleeping when the days become shorter.
Disagree
Agree
3-Harsh weather conditions can make me act impulsively.
Disagree
Agree
4-I feel hopeless when at least one season changes each year.
Disagree
Agree
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5-My mood remains relatively stable throughout the year.
Disagree
Agree
6-As my favorite season comes to an end, I begin to feel anxious.
Disagree
Agree
7-I feel most social during the winter months.
Disagree
Agree
8-My weight changes during specific seasons of the year.
Disagree
Agree
9-Life feels less enjoyable during the cold winter months.
Disagree
Agree
10-I feel insignificant during the winter.
Disagree
Agree
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11-I lose my appetite when summer arrives.
Disagree
Agree
12-I tend to sleep much more when it starts to get cold.
Disagree
Agree
13-I experience periods of restlessness that last for a few months at a time.
Disagree
Agree
14-Despite the colder and shorter days, I still have enough energy to carry on with my day.
Disagree
Agree
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15-I find it harder to concentrate during certain times of the year.
Disagree
Agree
16-When spring arrives, it feels like a fog is clearing.
Disagree
Agree
17-At certain times of the year, I become fixated on thoughts of death.
Disagree
Agree
18-During the winter, I find myself craving foods that I know are unhealthy.
Disagree
Agree
19-The short, dark days of winter make me feel lethargic.
Disagree
Agree
20-I don't feel excited about the arrival of fall.
Disagree
Agree
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