Does anyone else out there hav Seasonal Affective Disorder? How do you deal with it?
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at
10:55 am
The older I get, the more SAD affects me. Suggestions anyone?
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I also have SAD. And yes the older youget the more it seems to affect you.
Sunshine deficiency is the main cause of SAD. Sunshine gives us much needed vitamin D so when it is not around much our bodies react.
Myself I use a strict line of defense against it. I get at least 2-6 hours of artificial sun daily withe multispectrum lights. I take vitamin D every day. I play music I enjoy more than anything and I get lots of rest.
Good luck
Hello Michael, catching enough daily sunshine helps; also a balanced diet and sufficient exercise. I suggest volunteering, to reach out to others and touch somebody else’s life.
Diminished sunlight during the Fall and Winder is the cause of SAD.
You can get a "light-box" that you look into for a few minutes a day to make up your light deficit.
I go outside for at least half an hour during the winter between 12 and 2 to take advantage of some good UV rays. I make sure I plan at least 1 fun activity in my week to do and make sure that I’m surrounded with the most fun co-workers and my family. I make sure that my diet is balanced, too much caffine can be a depressant so stay away!! I don’t drink diet pop because aspartaime can be a depressant as well. I’ve been able to control it this way but if your case is really severse seek medical attention. Good luck….also one more thing works, breathing exercises they make it so that you are in control and getting enough oxygen.
I have counselled people with S.A.D. The typical prescription for this is an artificial light source, if vacationing in a sunny place is not cost- or time-effective, for you. Some Pharmacies – look for the ones which are listed as "JAACHO accredited" (hope I abbreviated that, correctly!), as these places will have staff, on hand who can advise you of 1. a local doctor to see for a prescription 2. over-the-counter types which are (perhaps) less potent, if indicated. These professionals are an indispensable resource, for a person with this type of problem. The pharmacist can advise you, as to when they are on duty, and give you a name or two. You can then go into the pharmacy, in person. Godspeed! Be well.
I use my light box in the winter months and take an extra dose of Vitamin D. Try to keep active, (I know all you want to do is curl up and hibernate) take a class or join a group, something to get you out once in a while. The light box is very important.