SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder)

10 posts · started Sep 18, 2011

mybodymyself Sep 18, 2011, 9:22 PM
Is there anyone else on here that's feeling SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder) over these few days?

Think that I'm suffering from this yet again. It started a couple of days ago, it comes and goes for me. Know that I do suffer from clinical depression as well, but never put that much stock into this aspect of it.
hppygr8ful Sep 19, 2011, 1:40 AM
My mother suffers from this syndrome - in Fall and Winter when time change hits it gets really bad - Try spending an hour a day under a UV light. Do when you sit down to watch TV. My mom finally ended up moving to a warm tropical climate but that's not realistic for most of us.

Peace

Hppy
Ricu Sep 19, 2011, 11:46 AM
I experience SAD myself and "sadly" live in the northeast where the light is quite low for much of the year. UV, especially natural, outdoor light helps. I don't personally use one but hear that those UV lamps are very effective.
mybodymyself Sep 19, 2011, 6:04 PM
Ricu wrote:I experience SAD myself and "sadly" live in the northeast where the light is quite low for much of the year. UV, especially natural, outdoor light helps. I don't personally use one but hear that those UV lamps are very effective.
R,

I also live in the Northeast. At this time never tried UV and unsure if I would want to try it. Since I would much rather prefer natural light.
Ricu Sep 20, 2011, 12:10 PM
Agreed. I spend as much time as possible outside even when it's overcast or rainy and get a lot of exercise. I really think this combination of "therapy" improves my mood because when I cut back or stay in, my sense of wellbeing sinks.
gypsynurse Sep 27, 2011, 11:21 PM
Being a native Floridan and working in the Northeast for awhile, I already feel the effects of grey skies. The peeps are so friendly but I wish I could see the sun for awhile. One sunny day out of 5 days so far.
hppygr8ful Sep 30, 2011, 9:16 PM
Ricu wrote:Whether mechanical or natural, light is the answer. Happy "dark season", everyone.

R

This was so very true for my mother - but you do need to get a UV lamp. Sitting under just any lamp won't do the trick - even 10 minutes twice a week on a tanning bed helps. Just don't try to sit under one of those silly little pig tail lights the government wants us to use ;)

Hppy
mybodymyself Sep 30, 2011, 9:22 PM
hppygr8ful wrote:This was so very true for my mother - but you do need to get a UV lamp. Sitting under just any lamp won't do the trick - even 10 minutes twice a week on a tanning bed helps. Just don't try to sit under one of those silly little pig tail lights the government wants us to use ;)

Hppy
hppy,

Um interesting