Research shows:
1. Seasonal depression is more likely to occur in fall [1]
2. High-level executives have a harder time recovering from depression [2]
Consequently, if you are currently in a senior management position, you are more likely to experience [1] [2]:
● Fewer positive emotions or an emptiness inside
● Less energy to do favorite activities
● Sleep difficulties (e.g., you feel very sleepy oftentimes)
● Concentration difficulties
● Eating difficulties (e.g., you overeat or undereat)
What are the possible causes?
● Increased stress at work (and at home)
● Failure to seek treatment or follow a treatment plan
● Perfectionism or high demands on oneself (and others)
● Lack of sleep (or oversleeping)
What to do?
It's okay if you're experiencing a short-term setback, one day of sleep deprivation, or you're just in a bad mood.
However, if the symptoms are occuring daily, it is crucial to take care of yourself and, therefore, others.
So:
● Be sure to get enough sleep and be in daylight as much as possible
● Talk to a psychologist or just a close friend
● Consult your physician or a psychiatrist when symptoms are not manageable anymore
● Don't ignore your difficulties and stay curious
Take care of yourself!
[1] Mayo Clinic. (2017, October 25). Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Symptoms and causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
[2] Gholipour, B. (2016, October 5). People In High-Powered Jobs May Be Harder To Treat For Depression. HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/depression-treatment-jobs_n_57f52866e4b032545262d0ad
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