43-577: [REDACTED] Look up spring fever in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spring Fever may refer to: Spring fever , an experience of restlessness or romantic feelings, associated with the onset of spring Film [ edit ] Spring Fever (1919 film) , an American silent short film directed by Hal Roach Spring Fever (1927 film) , an American silent film directed by Edward Sedgwick Spring Fever (1965 film) ( Fiebre de primavera ),
86-457: A bipolar disorder . It is important to distinguish between diagnoses because there are important treatment differences. In these cases, people who have the With seasonal pattern specifier may experience a depressive episode either due to major depressive disorder or as part of bipolar disorder during the winter and remit in the summer. Around 25% of patients with bipolar disorder may present with
129-463: A 1965 Argentine film directed by Enrique Carreras Spring Fever (1981 film) , a Taiwanese film directed by Su Yueh-ho Spring Fever (1982 film) , an American film directed by Joseph L. Scanlan Spring Fever (2009 film) , a Chinese film directed by Lou Ye Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever , a 2009 American film directed by Ti West Literature [ edit ] Spring Fever (novel) ,
172-539: A 202X song by Ulyara Pedraza Television episodes [ edit ] "Spring Fever" ( Bear in the Big Blue House ) "Spring Fever" ( Last of the Summer Wine ) "Spring Fever!" ( The Raccoons ) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Spring Fever . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
215-423: A comic novel by P. G. Wodehouse Spring Fever (manga) , a Japanese manga anthology by Yugi Yamada Music [ edit ] "Spring Fever" (song) , by Loretta Lynn, 1978 "Spring Fever", a song by Elvis Presley from Girl Happy Spring Fever , a 1975 album by Rick Derringer Springfever , a 1976 album by Joachim Kühn "Spring Fever", a 2021 song by Sub Urban (musician) "spring fever",
258-399: A depressive seasonal pattern, which is associated with bipolar II disorder, rapid cycling, eating disorders, and more depressive episodes. Differences in biological sex display distinct clinical characteristics associated to seasonal pattern: males present with more Bipolar II disorder and a higher number of depressive episodes, and females with rapid cycling and eating disorders. A study by
301-435: A few days of treatments, as did other patients treated in the same way. SAD is a type of major depressive disorder , and those with the condition may exhibit any of the associated symptoms, such as feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, thoughts of suicide, loss of interest in activities, withdrawal from social interaction, sleep and appetite problems, difficulty with concentrating and making decisions, decreased libido,
344-543: A lack of serotonin , and serotonin polymorphisms could play a role in SAD, although this has been disputed. Mice incapable of turning serotonin into N-acetylserotonin (by serotonin N-acetyltransferase ) appear to express "depression-like" behavior, and antidepressants such as fluoxetine increase the amount of the enzyme serotonin N-acetyltransferase, resulting in an antidepressant-like effect. Another theory
387-450: A lack of energy, or agitation. Symptoms of winter SAD often include falling asleep earlier or in less than 5 minutes in the evening, oversleeping or difficulty waking up in the morning, nausea, and a tendency to overeat, often with a craving for carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain. SAD is typically associated with winter depression, but springtime lethargy or other seasonal mood patterns are not uncommon. Although each individual case
430-609: A particular time of the year; remissions or mania/hypomania at a characteristic time of year; these patterns must have lasted two years with no nonseasonal major depressive episodes during that same period; and these seasonal depressive episodes outnumber other depressive episodes throughout the patient's lifetime. The Mayo Clinic describes three types of SAD, each with its own set of symptoms. Treatments for classic (winter-based) seasonal affective disorder include light therapy , medication, ionized-air administration , cognitive-behavioral therapy , and carefully timed supplementation of
473-551: A similar anomaly is noted in Japan, where annual fish consumption in recent years averages about 60 kilograms per capita. Fish are high in vitamin D . Fish also contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which helps with a variety of neurological dysfunctions. In the United States, a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder was first proposed by Norman E. Rosenthal , M.D. in 1984. Rosenthal wondered why he became sluggish during
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#1732787256455516-516: A wavelength of 500 nm at 350 lux are used, with the first-mentioned historically preferred. Bright light therapy is effective with the patient sitting a prescribed distance, commonly 30–60 cm, in front of the box with their eyes open, but not staring at the light source, for 30–60 minutes. A study published in May 2010 suggests that the blue light often used for SAD treatment should perhaps be replaced by green or white illumination. Discovering
559-430: Is a mood disorder subset in which people who typically have normal mental health throughout most of the year exhibit depressive symptoms at the same time each year. It is commonly, but not always, associated with the reductions or increases in total daily sunlight hours that occur during the summer or winter . Common symptoms include sleeping too much, having little to no energy, and overeating. The condition in
602-460: Is a common slump in the mood of some inhabitants of most of the Nordic countries . Iceland , however, seems to be an exception. A study of more than 2000 people there found the prevalence of seasonal affective disorder and seasonal changes in anxiety and depression to be unexpectedly low in both sexes. The study's authors suggested that propensity for SAD may differ due to some genetic factor within
645-455: Is a milder form of SAD experienced by an estimated 14.3% (vs. 6.1% SAD) of the U.S. population. The blue feeling experienced by both those with SAD and with SSAD can usually be dampened or extinguished by exercise and increased outdoor activity, particularly on sunny days, resulting in increased solar exposure. Connections between human mood, as well as energy levels, and the seasons are well documented, even in healthy individuals. According to
688-430: Is different, in contrast to winter SAD, people who experience spring and summer depression may be more likely to show symptoms such as insomnia, decreased appetite and weight loss, and agitation or anxiety. With seasonal pattern is a specifier for bipolar and related disorders , including bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. Most people with SAD experience major depressive disorder , but as many as 20% may have
731-417: Is naturally obtained. Light therapy can also consist of exposure to sunlight, either by spending more time outside or using a computer-controlled heliostat to reflect sunlight into the windows of a home or office. Although light therapy is the leading treatment for seasonal affective disorder, prolonged direct sunlight or artificial lights that don't block the ultraviolet range should be avoided, due to
774-633: Is now recognized as a common disorder. The validity of SAD was called into question, however, by a 2016 analysis by the Centers for Disease Control in which no links were detected between depression and seasonality or sunlight exposure. In the United States, the percentage of the population affected by SAD ranges from 1.4% of the population in Florida to 9.9% in Alaska . SAD was formally described and named in 1984, by Norman E. Rosenthal and colleagues at
817-759: Is that the cause may be related to melatonin , which is produced in dim light and darkness by the pineal gland , since there are direct connections, via the retinohypothalamic tract and the suprachiasmatic nucleus , between the retina and the pineal gland. Melatonin secretion is controlled by the endogenous circadian clock , but can also be suppressed by bright light. One study looked at whether some people could be predisposed to SAD based on personality traits. Correlations between certain personality traits, higher levels of neuroticism , agreeableness, openness, and an avoidance-oriented coping style, appeared to be common in those with SAD. Seasonal mood variations are believed to be related to light. An argument for this view
860-466: Is the effectiveness of bright- light therapy . SAD is measurably present at latitudes in the Arctic region , such as northern Finland (64°00′N), where the rate of SAD is 9.5%. Cloud cover may contribute to the negative effects of SAD. There is evidence that many patients with SAD have a delay in their circadian rhythm , and that bright light treatment corrects these delays which may be responsible for
903-463: Is to take vitamin D supplements. However, studies did not show a link between vitamin D levels and depressive symptoms in elderly Chinese, nor among elderly British women given only 800IU when 6,000IU is needed. 5-HTP (an amino acid that helps to produce serotonin, and is often used to help those with depression) has also been suggested as a supplement that may help treat the symptoms of SAD, by lifting mood, and regulating sleep schedule for those with
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#1732787256455946-468: The National Institute of Health published findings in 2016 that concluded, "seasonal and circadian rhythm disturbances are significantly associated with ADHD symptoms." Participants in the study who had ADHD were three times more likely to have SAD symptoms (9.9% vs 3.3%), and about 2.7 times more likely to have s-SAD symptoms (12.5% vs 4.6%). In many species, activity is diminished during
989-477: The National Institute of Mental Health . SAD was first systematically reported and named in the early 1980s, by Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., and his associates at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Rosenthal was initially motivated by his desire to discover the cause of his own experience of depression during the dark days of the northern US winter, called polar night . He theorized that
1032-413: The 2006 Can-SAD study. Subjects using the light therapy protocol showed earlier clinical improvement, generally within one week of beginning the clinical treatment. Bupropion extended-release has been shown to prevent SAD for one in four people, but has not been compared directly to other preventive options in trials. In a 2021 updated Cochrane review of second-generation antidepressant medications for
1075-509: The American Psychiatric Association DSM-IV criteria, Seasonal Affective Disorder is not regarded as a separate disorder. It is called a "course specifier" and may be applied as an added description to the pattern of major depressive episodes in patients with major depressive disorder or patients with bipolar disorder . The "Seasonal Pattern Specifier" must meet four criteria: depressive episodes at
1118-575: The Icelandic population. A study of Canadians of wholly Icelandic descent also showed low levels of SAD. It has more recently been suggested that this may be attributed to the large amount of fish traditionally eaten by Icelandic people. In 2007, about 90 kilograms of fish per person was consumed per year in Iceland, as opposed to about 24 kilograms in the US and Canada, rather than to genetic predisposition;
1161-536: The aerobic bike during the day, along with the same amount of time underneath the UV light were seen to make a quick recovery. Of all the psychological therapies aimed at the prevention of SAD, cognitive-behaviour therapy, typically involving thought records, activity schedules and a positive data log, has been the subject of the most empirical work. However, evidence for CBT or any of the psychological therapies aimed at preventing SAD remains inconclusive. Winter depression
1204-497: The best schedule is essential. One study has shown that up to 69% of patients find lightbox treatment inconvenient, and as many as 19% stop use because of this. Dawn simulation has also proven to be effective; in some studies, there is an 83% better response when compared to other bright light therapy. When compared in a study to negative air ionization , bright light was shown to be 57% effective vs. dawn simulation 50%. Patients using light therapy can experience improvement during
1247-444: The condition. However, those who take antidepressants are not advised to take 5-HTP, as antidepressant medications may combine with the supplement to create dangerously high levels of serotonin – potentially resulting in serotonin syndrome . Depending upon the patient, one treatment (e.g., lightbox) may be used in conjunction with another (e.g., medication). Negative air ionization , which involves releasing charged particles into
1290-409: The first week, but increased results are evident when continued throughout several weeks. Certain symptoms like hypersomnia, early insomnia, social withdrawal, and anxiety resolve more rapidly with light therapy than with cognitive behavioral therapy . Most studies have found it effective without use year round, but rather as a seasonal treatment lasting for several weeks, until frequent light exposure
1333-470: The hormone melatonin . Photoperiod-related alterations of the duration of melatonin secretion may affect the seasonal mood cycles of SAD. This suggests that light therapy may be an effective treatment for SAD. Light therapy uses a lightbox , which emits far more lumens than a customary incandescent lamp. Bright white "full spectrum" light at 10,000 lux, blue light at a wavelength of 480 nm at 2,500 lux or green (actually cyan or blue-green ) light at
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1376-456: The improvement in patients. The symptoms of it mimic those of dysthymia or even major depressive disorder . There is also potential risk of suicide in some patients experiencing SAD. One study reports 6–35% of people with the condition required hospitalization during one period of illness. At times, patients may not feel depressed, but rather lack energy to perform everyday activities. Subsyndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder (s-SAD or SSAD)
1419-482: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spring_Fever&oldid=1139173902 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages spring fever Spring fever is any of a number of mood, physical, or behavioral changes which may be experienced coinciding with
1462-490: The onset of spring, particularly restlessness, laziness, and amorousness. The term spring fever may refer to an increase in energy, vitality, and sexual appetite, as well as a feeling of restlessness, associated with the end of winter. This concept may have a biological basis. A lift in mood with the arrival of spring, and longer periods of daylight, is often particularly strong in those suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), who experience lows or depression during
1505-420: The reduction in available natural light during winter was the cause. Rosenthal and his colleagues then documented the phenomenon of SAD in a placebo-controlled study utilizing light therapy. A paper based on this research was published in 1984. Although Rosenthal's ideas were initially greeted with skepticism, SAD has become well recognized, and his 1993 book Winter Blues has become the standard introduction to
1548-526: The sleep environment, has been found effective, with a 47.9% improvement if the negative ions are in sufficient density (quantity). Physical exercise has shown to be an effective form of depression therapy, particularly when in addition to another form of treatment for SAD. One particular study noted marked effectiveness for treatment of depressive symptoms, when combining regular exercise with bright light therapy. Patients exposed to exercise which had been added to their treatments in 20 minutes intervals on
1591-482: The subject. Research on SAD in the United States began in 1979, when Herb Kern, a research engineer, had also noticed that he felt depressed during the winter months. Kern suspected that scarcer light in winter was the cause, and discussed the idea with scientists at the NIMH who were working on bodily rhythms. They were intrigued, and responded by devising a lightbox to treat Kern's depression. Kern felt much better within
1634-462: The summer can include heightened anxiety . In the DSM-IV and DSM-5 , its status as a standalone condition was changed: It is no longer classified as a unique mood disorder, but is now a specifier (called "with seasonal pattern ") for recurrent major depressive disorder that occurs at a specific time of the year and fully remits otherwise. Although experts were initially skeptical, this condition
1677-622: The threat of skin cancer . The evidence base for light therapy as a preventive treatment for seasonal affective disorder is limited. The decision to use light therapy to treat people with a history of winter depression before depressive symptoms begin should be based on a person's preference of treatment. SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants have proven effective in treating SAD. Effective antidepressants are fluoxetine , sertraline , or paroxetine . Both fluoxetine and light therapy are 67% effective in treating SAD, according to direct head-to-head trials conducted during
1720-433: The treatment of SAD, a definitive conclusion could not be drawn, due to lack of evidence, and the need for larger randomized controlled trials. Modafinil may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression. Another explanation is that vitamin D levels are too low when people do not get enough Ultraviolet-B on their skin . An alternative to using bright lights
1763-505: The winter after moving from sunny South Africa to (cloudy in winter) New York . He started experimenting with increasing exposure to artificial light, and found this made a difference. In Alaska it has been established that there is a SAD rate of 8.9%, and an even greater rate of 24.9% for subsyndromal SAD. Around 20% of Irish people are affected by SAD, according to a survey conducted in 2007. The survey also shows women are more likely to be affected by SAD than men. An estimated 3% of
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1806-400: The winter months, in response to the reduction in available food, the reduction of sunlight (especially for diurnal animals), and the difficulties of surviving in cold weather. Hibernation is an extreme example, but even species that do not hibernate often exhibit changes in behavior during the winter. Various proximate causes have been proposed. One possibility is that SAD is related to
1849-498: The winter months. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are also more likely in spring. In the 17th and 18th centuries in Australia, Spring fever or Spring disease described an often fatal condition associated with skin lesions, bleeding gums and lethargy. The disease was later identified as scurvy with a simple cure of dietary fresh vegetables and fruit. Seasonal affective disorder Seasonal affective disorder ( SAD )
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