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Seasonal Affective Disorder Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you have seasonal affective disorder?

Have you noticed any changes in your mood or behavior that only appear in fall or winter? Take this test to find out if it could be seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. My mood is consistently worse during winter.
Disagree
Agree
2. I sleep poorly when the days get shorter.
Disagree
Agree
3. Extreme weather can cause me to act rashly.
Disagree
Agree
4. I feel hopeless with the change of at least one season each year.
Disagree
Agree
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5. My mood is fairly consistent throughout the year.
Disagree
Agree
6. When my favorite season is coming to a close, I start to feel anxious.
Disagree
Agree
7. I feel at my most social during the winter months.
Disagree
Agree
8. My weight fluctuates during certain seasons of the year.
Disagree
Agree
9. Life feels unenjoyable during the cold winter.
Disagree
Agree
10. I feel worthless in the winter.
Disagree
Agree
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11. My appetite goes away when summer comes.
Disagree
Agree
12. I sleep a lot more once it starts to get cold.
Disagree
Agree
13. I go through periods where I feel restless for a few months at a time.
Disagree
Agree
14. Even when the days get colder and shorter, I have enough energy to go about my day.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I feel like it's more difficult for me to concentrate at certain times of year.
Disagree
Agree
16. It feels like a fog is lifting when spring arrives.
Disagree
Agree
17. I become preoccupied with death at certain times of year.
Disagree
Agree
18. I crave foods that I know are bad for me during the winter.
Disagree
Agree
19. The short, dark days of winter make me feel sluggish.
Disagree
Agree
20. I don't look forward to the start of fall.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Seasonal Affective Disorder Test For?

This test is for anyone who is noticing changes in their mood and behavior that coincide with the changing of the seasons. It is not intended to be diagnostic. This test is designed for adults.

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Get Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of SAD, it's important to visit your primary care physician or a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis. You can find a professional in your area on the Psychology Today Directory.

Sources

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition
  • NIMH Seasonal Affective Disorder Fact Sheet
  • Rosenthal, Bradt, and Wehr. Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire
  • Seasonal Health Questionnaire, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
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