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Exclusive | Summer’s coming and these people are miserable about it — but not for the reasons you’d expect

Nypost · · 1168 words · By Allison Lax
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“Sophia Marren is a 29-year-old content creator who experiences reverse seasonal affective disorder (RSAD).”
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The original article mentions Sophia Marren, but no corroborating evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries. The Wikipedia results mention unrelated topics (e.g., Peter Marren, Everest College).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Everest College was a system of colleges in the United States, and with Wyotech, made up Zenith Education. It was until 2015 a system of for-profit colleges in the United States and the Canadian prov…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Marren (born 1950) is a British writer, journalist, and naturalist. He has written over 20 books about British nature, including Chasing the Ghost: My Search for all the Wild Flowers of Britain …
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“RSAD, also known as summer SAD or summer depression, is not yet a formally recognized medical diagnosis.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute whether RSAD is formally recognized as a diagnosis.
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“RSAD affects approximately one percent of Americans.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the statistic about 1% of Americans having RSAD.
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“Lachrista Greco, a 40-year-old writer and librarian, was diagnosed with RSAD by her psychiatrist.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute Lachrista Greco's diagnosis of RSAD.
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“RSAD is typically recognized by clinicians as a subtype of Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), also known in some contexts as dysmorphophobia or dysmorphia, is a mental disorder defined by an overwhelming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's physical appe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mania ( MAY-nee-ə; also known as manic syndrome) is a psychiatric behavioral syndrome defined as a state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level. During a manic episode, an individua…
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“Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychologist and author who treats patients with RSAD.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute Dr. Sue Varma's work with RSAD.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Baljit Singh Padam, better known by Dr. Zeus, is a British composer, singer and producer of Punjabi music who has also worked in Indian films. He rose to fame in 2003 with his song "Kangna", which was…
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“RSAD symptoms include irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and agitation during warm weather.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about RSAD's characteristics.
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“RSAD typically begins in late spring or early summer and subsides with the arrival of autumn.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about RSAD's characteristics.
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“TikTok user @renxriley posted a video with the hashtag #summertimesadness expressing dislike for summer.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about TikTok content related to RSAD.
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“Instagram user @redsilvermountains posted a selfie with a caption about warm weather struggles.”
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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about Instagram content related to RSAD.
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