Does anybody else here have seasonal affective disorder? It's genetic in my family Do you do anything about it? I have one of those fancy light things and it actually helps
I think I have it since I start getting depressed if there are many cloudy days in a row. However, I've always lived in sunny climates, so it might just be matter of acclimation. If it gets to where there's a string of cloudy days, I either try to spend time in fluorescent lighting or embrace it, hanging out at coffee shops or holing myself up in my room with warm lighting and spacey music.
I do. I've gone to counseling and was on medication, but I'm not anymore (side effects) so now I'm just trying to be really healthy. Well, that's my new year's resolution.
I don't know that I do but winter has always been a depressing time of year for me. Actually... Just about every time that seasons change, I feel like I get depressed for a few weeks. Especially summer/fall and winter/spring.
Yes, and I get it really bad. Right now I'm experimenting with a full spectrum bulb to see how well I tolerate bright light therapy, and am looking at investing in a SAD lamp soon. If I could afford it, I would totally be a snowbird (travel south for the winter).
Yes, I've also got SAD... I see my therapist weekly and I haven't been put on any medication for it, I don't think I'll have to honestly... I have my ways of dealing with depressed feelings.
I am oregonian, and I get it, but I get the oregon version, which is depression from too many days without rain. rain is my normal, and doesnt phase me, but when we go 3-4 weeks without rain, I really do miss it.
Not me...rain lack is fine! I prefer sunshine even on cold days. But i think my sadness is from dealing with queerness and decisions abt my future to use T or not, and not one friend has seen me since i flew home...plus mom pissed me off for not wanting me to make any holiday goodies. Why did i fucking fly home to grey skies and no fun?
I do. I even got a blood test to show that my vitamin D levels were too low. I take vitamin D every morning, and sometimes borrow my mom's light. It's genetic in our family, so we both have it.
Yeah it sucks. I don't like 4 straight months of darkness and rare sunny days. It kills my motivation. I live in one of the most overcast cities in America due to its dreary winters. Summers are nice though.
