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Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it

Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it
NPR News Saturday 31 October 2026, 09:01 UTC By Kavitha Cardoza 1 min read
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The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.

The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.

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