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Posted by Bob on January 27, 2000, at 12:57:06
Hi, I have what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder
or SAD. Each winter with the days getting shorter I go into
a pretty major depression that lasts into late spring. I
understand that this is a condition that affects about
1 out of 7 people to some degree. I am a middle aged male
and each year this condition has gotten worse to the point
of being debilitating. I have finally started the AD
Celexa for it and it is helping. Would appreciate any feedback
from any others out there that has some experience with this.
Thank you, Bob
Posted by saint james on January 27, 2000, at 14:49:10
In reply to Seasonal Affective Disorder, posted by Bob on January 27, 2000, at 12:57:06
> Hi, I have what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder
> or SAD. Each winter with the days getting shorter I go into
> a pretty major depression that lasts into late springJames here....
How about a light box for winter ? Do an internet search on SAD or Lightboxes and you will find much info.
james
Posted by Andy on January 27, 2000, at 16:39:10
In reply to Seasonal Affective Disorder, posted by Bob on January 27, 2000, at 12:57:06
I started a thread on this subject around October. Look back , there's some info there. I bought a Apollo light and I'm happy with it. Try this site for lights, etc
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7061/saddev.htmlI have heard that prozac is effective for SAD
> Hi, I have what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder
> or SAD. Each winter with the days getting shorter I go into
> a pretty major depression that lasts into late spring. I
> understand that this is a condition that affects about
> 1 out of 7 people to some degree. I am a middle aged male
> and each year this condition has gotten worse to the point
> of being debilitating. I have finally started the AD
> Celexa for it and it is helping. Would appreciate any feedback
> from any others out there that has some experience with this.
> Thank you, Bob
Posted by Janet from Brazil on January 27, 2000, at 16:46:32
In reply to Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder, posted by saint james on January 27, 2000, at 14:49:10
> > Hi, I have what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder
> > or SAD. Each winter with the days getting shorter I go into
> > a pretty major depression that lasts into late spring
>
> James here....
>
> How about a light box for winter ? Do an internet search on SAD or Lightboxes and you will find much info.
>
> james
I had SAD from before it was officially diagnosed. I think it was a sub-conscious reason for marrying a Brazilian! I too have got worse over the years. Now it's the absence of natural light that brings me down. I just have to go into a supermarket or shopping mall and my humour (which is never that great anyhow) plummets. I'm sorry I can't be of much help. I just want to say I sympathise. Whenever I feel homesick for England , I just have to remember the suffering endured during the interminable British winters and I'm cured. Take care and best wishes Janet
Posted by Noa on January 27, 2000, at 17:52:01
In reply to Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder, posted by Janet from Brazil on January 27, 2000, at 16:46:32
A woman I know had been on ADs but doesn't feel she needs them now that she does the light box every morning and also keeps to a regular exercise routine, and reports the SAD is totally under control.
Posted by JohnB on January 28, 2000, at 3:16:47
In reply to Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder, posted by Noa on January 27, 2000, at 17:52:01
One company sells a light visor that you wear, the advantage being not having to stay in one place. They're on the web somewhere.
Another solution is to go to Australia for a few months; when it's winter here - they're havin summer.:)
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