I'am down in winter and then hipper in summer
2006-12-22 21:15:32 · 13 answers · asked by kenjrothwell2005 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Apparently it's real, and you can overcome it by getting some expensive (there's a surprise....!) lamps specially made to give off the same light frequency as daylight.
2006-12-22 21:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
SAD is real and there are some pretty simple steps you can take.
First of all invest in an alarm clock which works by introducing light gradually therefore waking you up in a more natural way. There are loads of them on the internet.
Secondly, get a light box and some broad spectrum dayight lightbulbs and use them daily.
Make sure you get out in daylight as much as possible by taking a walk at lunchtime and spend plenty of time outdoors at the weekends. Take exercise daily.
Eat a great diet of wholegrain cereals, fruit, vegetables, good quality protein, fish, nuts and seeds and drink two litres of water per day.
Consider taking St Johns Wort.
2006-12-23 02:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I have it too but I have never been diagnosed. I started feeling low around the beginning of Dec this year, and expect it to carry on until early March. A lot of people have put good suggestions on this site. I find I need to go out into daylight for at least half an hour. I need plenty of fruit and veg. I also need to slow down a bit and just accept it. I do not take too many things on.
2006-12-22 21:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by tinkerbell34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, SAD is real. And many people are affected by it (its why suicide rates go sky high in winter. It can't "cured", but it can be dealt with and minimized.. it is usually an undercurrent for a depression sufferer. If you can't find a way to bring your thoughts out of the bleakness- may I suggest seeing a counselor, and just talking about where your thoughts and feelings are going. They should be able to help you feel yourself again.
Happy trails.
2006-12-22 21:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by ravenna_wing1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's real. Have you heard the saying winter blues? The standard figure says that around 2% of people in Northern Europe suffer badly with 10% putting up with milder symptoms.
Treatments include light box therapy. Check out www.outsidein.co.uk
2006-12-22 21:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Buffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 21:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by shade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep it's real. It's caused by a Vitamin D deficiency - we get this vitamin from sunlight - you can buy special lamps that you sit in front of for a few mins each day and it boosts your vitamin D.
2006-12-22 21:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by mishmash 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely real. If you can afford one, light boxes are said to be good. Failing that, make sure you have plenty of light in your house, room; fresh air, and try to eat lots of fruit and veg. And, keep thinking sunny thoughts!
2006-12-22 23:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAD is a real mental condition.
The link below is for the WebMd site.
WebMd has information about SAD regarding symptoms, treatment, etc.
2006-12-24 17:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by Luv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people are and you need light natural day light you can get a light box for this but they start at £75 and get more expensive . some people say that st johns wort is good, but ask about this before trying it, when its sunny out side get out and enjoy it, it really does help
2006-12-22 21:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by julie t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋