Posted by Abby on May 9, 2000, at 23:21:37
I suffer from something which might be considered seasonal affective disorder. It isn't classic, because it wouldn't resolve completely on its own in summer. I wondered whether anyone took more AD, particularly SSRIs, in winter than summer.
My pattern is a little off. Usually, I experience an uptick in January. I think this is because January is the sunniest of the winter months in New England, and by mid January the days are starting to get longer. In my case I think the direction of the change in light levels is almost as important as the total amount of light.
I also have possible hypothyroid symptoms--low body temperature, cold hands and feet, dizziness, and brain fog.
Spring---70 degrees and dry is perfect. Beyond that I feel rotten. I look at the thyroid symptoms, and I wonder whether it could be that, though it seems unlikely. Sometimes I feel the way hypothyroid people are supposed to, and other times hyperthyroid. Noa, do you try to keep a consistent dose of thyroid hormones or do you adjust it for different times of the year, month etc.?
I'd be very interested to learn what else your endocrinologist says, particularly about adrenal hyperplasia. I don't want to seek a consult on my own until I'm better informed. Thanks everybody.
Abby
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