How Does SAD Affect Fibromyalgia?
Experts estimated that SAD affects up to 6 percent of the general population. An additional 10 to 20 percent suffer from mild symptoms. The illness is often more common in women than men. In fact, almost 80 percent of the SAD diagnoses are female. Moreover, those who are from the Northern Hemisphere and those with family history of psychiatric illnesses are more prone to SAD.
SAD is unfortunately more common to those who have fibromyalgia. In fact, more than 50 percent of fibromyalgia sufferers have complained of symptoms relating to SAD. This usually occurs during the winter season. Moreover, SAD can complicate some fibromyalgia symptoms, including the following:
- Increased anxiety.
- Intense muscle stiffness.
- Frequently disturbed sleep.
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