Fall/winter blues

[Tiger]

Hey everyone. It's that time of year. The days are getting shorter and shorter. In some places, cloudy skies are becoming perpetual. For some of us that means depression, more specifically Seasonal Affective Disorder, The National Institute of Health has a good article about SAD, including the warning signs and triggers. I'm already starting to become more lethargic, and considering that I am sleeping better for the most part, I think I might have a mild case. Luckily I'm already on anti-depressants, but I am thinking about trying some light therapy to help me through the winter, especially if I move back to Missouri where it's very common for days to be cloudy and where nights start before 6 PM during the winter months. I know some other members are already symptomatic, so this thread is a good place for them to share how they're feeling and for others to give any other helpful hints they might have.

[CassieQ]

I suffer from SAD, more so now that I have moved from Georgia to Virginia. I tried the light therapy last winter, but had to give it up because it made my migraine headaches more frequent and more painful. I am still looking (and hoping) for a good alternative.

[intune]

Connecticut is really bad during the winter months, it gets dark at like 4:45. My doctor told me to take extra vitamin D and I think it helps

[Former Member]

I've had SAD pretty much every year for about five years now, I think. I have very little energy, I lose interest in a lot of things, or I'm just plain indifferent about everything. I never got any treatment or anything. I don't think it's necessary for me. By the time April hits, it always goes away. I'll just wait it out again this year