S.A.D

14 Nov 2007

I know its not uncommon to become a little depressed/under the weather at this time of year but im suddenly feeling down in the dumps, nothing out of the ordinary has happened to make me feel like this. The excact same thing happened last year and I needed 5 weeks off work to sort myself our :shock:.
So im wondering if I could possibly be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder?

(obviously it might not be this I could just be self diagnosing (sp?) again rolleyes

, bluddy internet lol

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Does anyone suffer from this and if so how do you deal with it.

14 Nov 2007

That's a good name, I must remember it. Hope you soon feel better and my emotions cheer you up.
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14 Nov 2007

Hi Lyns, i understand that it can be a serious but most of the time unrecognised condition, go and see your GP and see what they say!! We knew a lady with the condition once and she had a UV light box that helped her, see this link (these are a bit expensive but you can get the idea)

Hope you feel better soon and keep us posted....
Debs x
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14 Nov 2007

Depends on how bad your symptoms are Lyns.
It's much more common than people think, but if it's mild just making sure you go out for a walk each day can be enough. However with more severe symptoms it's probably best to see your GP, who may suggest some kind of light treatment but may also suggest some dietary changes.
Hope that helps. :therethere:
kiss

14 Nov 2007

It's not uncommon hun. I get terribly down at this time of year but normally pick up near Christmas (don't know why innocent

).
I've got major stuff going on at home at the minute so I'm feeling particularly low in any event, but yes I would say the darker, colder days and nights do affect people.
I love coming in here, it takes my mind of things smile

14 Nov 2007

Lyns, you have a lot going on at the minute too dont you, with the plans for the big day and everything?? So maybe thats a part of why youre feeling it a little bit worse than usual.
Add to that the sudden change in the weather, no wonder youre feeling it hun.
If you feel your symptoms are severe, go and see your GP, but you may be able to make yourself feel better with some gentle exercise, some 'you time' or the old faithful....choklit :twisted:
Natural remedies like St Johns Wort can help (use under advice as it can affect some contraceptive pills) or other altrnative therapies like yoga, massage, reflexology or aromatherapy.
Hope this helps a little, and hope you feel better soon....remember my PM box is always open if you need me babe xxxx

14 Nov 2007

Big

for you all, im feeling a little better now was having a "feeling sorry for myself moment" earlier on redface

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I do have alot going on at the moment im organising a wedding, i`ve only been back at work 2 months after having my little one so im still adjusting to trying to juggle everything! lol

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So im gonna take a few deep breaths and get a grip :lol2:.
Again big :kiss: for you all

14 Nov 2007

Quote by lyns
Big for you all, im feeling a little better now was having a "feeling sorry for myself moment" earlier on .
I do have alot going on at the moment im organising a wedding, i`ve only been back at work 2 months after having my little one so im still adjusting to trying to juggle everything! .
So im gonna take a few deep breaths and get a grip :lol2:.
Again big :kiss: for you all

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14 Nov 2007

Quote by dekntan
Big for you all, im feeling a little better now was having a "feeling sorry for myself moment" earlier on .
I do have alot going on at the moment im organising a wedding, i`ve only been back at work 2 months after having my little one so im still adjusting to trying to juggle everything! .
So im gonna take a few deep breaths and get a grip :lol2:.
Again big :kiss: for you all

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14 Nov 2007

Oooh yes, I bloody hate winter, and Christmas, for that matter, and I always feel a background anxiety from when the clocks go back till it starts getting light again.
My mother has a lightbox, it has literally saved her life.
Good luck kiss

15 Nov 2007

I'm actually the opposite to most people...I get really depressed during the Summer...I absolutely hate hot weather, I hate feeling sticky and lethargic when it's boiling hot and you just can't get away from it.
I tend to try and have things to look forward to...I am a HUGE planner (so much so that I already have something in my Diary for next June redface

) so I just spend time looking forwards and that sometimes helps.
But in Winter I absolutely come alive and I love it...I love the crisp air, the cold mornings, the beautful snow...christmas...my birthday in January...I love it, love it, love it!!! lol

16 Nov 2007

I always get a bit weepy at the turn of midnight on New Years Eve. The thought that another year has ticked over and the thought of my kids growing up a bit more, my parents getting closer to 70 and me having a couple more wrinkles or grey hairs just makes me feel so down.........nothing to do with the copious amounts of gin I've probably drunk, honest :-)

16 Nov 2007

It affects me too although this year I`m working in a building where the day light levels are really good so I think that may have helped me. But when I am down I use the Bach Flower Remedy called Mustard, I put a few drops in my glass of water. I also have a lightbox which has helped.
I`ve read that going out walking is supposed to raise serotonin levels as you`re getting the best of the daylight but I prefer to stay inside huddled up in the warmth.

16 Nov 2007

Quote by fabioplum
I always get a bit weepy at the turn of midnight on New Years Eve. The thought that another year has ticked over and the thought of my kids growing up a bit more, my parents getting closer to 70 and me having a couple more wrinkles or grey hairs just makes me feel so down.........nothing to do with the copious amounts of gin I've probably drunk, honest :-)

I get maudlin on new years eve too!
Lyns kiss

Try to surround yourself with positive people, and avoid miserable arseholes hun!
Hope you feel better soon :therethere:

16 Nov 2007

Quote by DreamerHelen
I'm actually the opposite to most people...I get really depressed during the Summer...I absolutely hate hot weather, I hate feeling sticky and lethargic when it's boiling hot and you just can't get away from it.
I tend to try and have things to look forward to...I am a HUGE planner (so much so that I already have something in my Diary for next June ) so I just spend time looking forwards and that sometimes helps.
But in Winter I absolutely come alive and I love it...I love the crisp air, the cold mornings, the beautful snow...christmas...my birthday in January...I love it, love it, love it!!!

:lol:

16 Nov 2007

Quote by winchwench
I get maudlin on new years eve too!
Lyns Try to surround yourself with positive people, and avoid miserable arseholes hun!
Hope you feel better soon :therethere:

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