Anyone have SAD?

[Twinkles6892]

After Christmas, winter has always depressed me. I don't want to get dress, move go outside or do anything that I usually love. However, in Spring, I feel like all of the weight of Winter is gone and I'm happy and active again. I used to go to the gym every day, and once winter hit, I had absolutely no desire to exercise at all, even though it made me happy. I just don't want to move.

Any things I can do to bring Summer back into my life during winter?

 

[Christine]

Stay outside in the sun if you can. Also, if you can afford it, buy a lightbox. They are kind of pricey but they do wonders for SAD.

 

[Astryd]

I have a light box, they are wonderful, expensive but very worth it.

This is where I got my Box. I have the Sun box Jr.

Sun Box Company


I have had it for about 7 years now. I feel better if I use it for at least 30 minutes a day. Some insurance companies will pay for them if a Psychologist prescribes one. Good luck and i know exactly how you feel.

 

[DoeWDW]

I've started using a lightbox this winter and it really does help my mood and energy. I have an Apollo GoLite.

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

I have it. I don't have a sun box but I spend at least 30 minutes in the sun every day (with sunblock or long sleeves). I also have a sun light on my desk at work.

 

[Stitchfans]

Didn't realize others felt like this. Just thought I was being silly and lazy. I guess the lack of sunshine can have a big effect on people.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes!!!

I moved to Texas and it is wonderful. I feel happy everyday.

 

[mickeyboat]

I swear DH has it. It wasn't too bad last year, so I gave him a break. It hasn't reared its ugly head yet this year, but I have told DH that if it does, I will be chasing him around the house with a light box.

Denae

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I have a light box, they are wonderful, expensive but very worth it.

This is where I got my Box. I have the Sun box Jr.

Sun Box Company


I have had it for about 7 years now. I feel better if I use it for at least 30 minutes a day. Some insurance companies will pay for them if a Psychologist prescribes one. Good luck and i know exactly how you feel.

That's where mine is from, too. It's a local company and a friend of my DD used to work there--he gave us one and sold us another one cheap.

I don't know that I have SAD, but I do notice a difference in my emotions in winter. I do better in sunny weather, even though I don't mind an occasional rainy day. It's one big reason that I love a winter trip to FL. Just having that to look forward to can make all the difference.

I do believe that my mother has SAD and always has. She lives for sunny weather and made a mistake years ago moving to a rainy climate. She didn't last long there before moving back to sunnier weather.

 

[holycow]

I too get that way when it rains for long periods of time when we don't see the sun. If you can't get a light box though how about a friend helping you out to get you to the gym?

HC

 

[Sparx]

I think I have SAD all year long. I never wanna get up and move . I'm more of an inside person than an outside person anyway. But I love winter, its my favorite season. Hope that that light box helps you, megan.

 

[Candace]

Check out this website: www.amoryn.com The excerpt below is from their website testimonials. I take this supplement and am very pleased with the results.

DEPRESSION (SEASONAL):
"...this is the best winter season I've ever had..." "Amoryn has been a godsend because I react so abnormally to antidepressants and antianxiety meds, it's dangerous for me to take them. I take both Amoryn and Seredyn and this is the best winter season I've ever had (I have SAD). All I have to say for this supplement are great things, and when I ran it past my doctor, he was very pleased that I'd switched to it and that it was working so smoothly for me."
--Janice, New York