LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Many people may have woke up Sunday feeling more rested after gaining an hour of sleep thanks to daylight saving time.

While this may be a perk, less daylight is a big trigger for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression.

The American Psychiatric Association says seasonal affective disorder impacts five percent of American adults and lasts 40 percent of the year.

Psychologist Dr. Katherine L. Stone says several of her clients deal with it.

“As soon as it gets to be mid fall and into the winter months, I know that some of my clients are gonna struggle more and anyone that works in this field will tell you, winter is a really tough time for therapists too because there’s so much more depression that we see,” Stone said.

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