Well I didn't know about it until I came across it on a Health channel. Recently I was remembering just how hard my winters usually are. It always seems like I feel so down during the winter. This winter I ended up crying myself to sleep every night, I felt slightly suicidal which is not normal because I am usually a very happy person, I would just have meltdowns at school, I never felt rested, I didn't want to see any of my friends and overall I felt hopeless. I started having to see the social worker at school which I know is not normal. But it seemed as soon as the end of March came, I felt so much better and optimistic. Does anyone think they might know what is wrong with me and what I should do about it?
2007-07-24 14:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Seasonal Affective Disorder can be treated with a special light called a SAD lamp. These are basically full-spectrum bulbs. The light they make is slightly bluish. If you're suicidal, then professional help is a very good idea.
I have a SAD lamp in my bedroom that I use all year just because it's a nice bright light. Mine is a special 75 watt incandescent bulb that can heat the room up a little bit in the winter. I really don't know if it does anything for me, but I do like to use it anyways. They usually cost less than $10 for the bulb by itself. Some come with a lamp stand. Save your money and just get the bulb, if you're interested in getting a SAD lamp.
In the end, if you use a SAD lamp and it doesn't do anything for you, at least you have a great light to study by and have ruled out one thing that it could be.
2007-07-24 14:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by James S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, seasonal affective disorder is common with a lot of people during the winter months when the days are short without much sunshine, and the nights are long. They say the cure is artificial sunshine. There are certain kinds of lightbulbs that give off light that you see more in the daytime. You might also see your doctor and maybe you could get a mood brightener to see you through the dark and dreary months of December, January and February. I'm just the opposite -- I love the winter months. I just hole-in and hibernate, and watch the snow from indoors where it's nice and warm and cozy. I guess we're all different, but S.A.D. (aptly named) does affect more people in the winter, so you are not alone.
2007-07-24 21:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get this feeling as well, I find darkness and cold depressive. There is nothing worse then leaving for work on a dark foggy morning, and arriving home just after the sun has gone down.
Keep warm and light, and try to adjust your lifestyle to compensate (get a window seat at school/work, and do outside activities whilst the sun is out), you are better off to spend time in a dark gloomy office when it is dark outside, then when it is light, and go out when it is dark.
For this reason I have found for instance that if I leave for work at 8 am and get back at 6pm at night, I am very unhappy, whilst if I leave at 12pm and get back at 10pm I am a lot happier as I get to spend my whole morning in the sun.
2007-07-24 21:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by Grrr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, I recently found this on the net, cause i didnt know what was wrong with me, and all my symtoms lead to this seasonal disorder. It really sux But mine is happening right now, during the summer
2007-07-24 23:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by velma p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seasonal Depression. alot of ppl get it. I'm bipolar and i even get it. there are temperary meds for it. when winter comes just try your best to keep yourself busy, it helps alot to.
2007-07-24 21:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋