Posted by polarbear206 on October 20, 2002, at 10:48:41
In reply to hypersomnia, fall, maoi, and lights, posted by metiron on October 19, 2002, at 23:13:26
> I have hypersomnia and during the fall, it gets like ten times worse. I feel like a bear about to hybernate. I've heard that there can be some positive results from maoi's and also from that full spectrum lamp that treats SAD. Anyone have the same issues, or tried these treatments? What about sleep studies?
> Thanks,
> metironMetiron,
Mild forms of this disorder can be treated alone with light therapy. Some people need a combination of light therapy and antidepressants. I still was having periods of hypersomnia (atypical features) with both. This disorders is also related to some bipolar depressions as in my case. My symptoms are kept at bay with a mood stabilizer and a low dose of an antidepressant. I no longer use my light. My next option was to go with an MAOI if my present combo wasn't effective. The MAOI's are superior over the others for this type of depression. Many people have been greatly helped by these drugs. Light therapy can benefit more if started mid to late August when the days grow shorter. This will help so it won't hit you like a BRICK when fall arives. A good book to read is "Winter Blues" by Dr. Rosenthal. This is a very informative book on SAD. "Northern Light Technologies", a company out of Canada has one of the best lights used for SAD.
Laura.
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