Seasonal Affective Disorder Support Group
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as S.A.D., winter depression or the winter blues is an affective, or mood, disorder. Most SAD sufferers experience normal mental health throughout most of the year, but experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer. The condition in the summer is often referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal mood...
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Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any of you could confirm what people have been telling me for years, that I have seasonal affective disorder. I know that I'd probably have to talk to a doctor to really know for sure, but I'm curious...
For as far back as I can remember fall and winter time has been absolutely miserable for me. It's not the lack of sun, being cooped up or even the cold (although I do hate cold weather) that does it. I'm not really sure what the overall cause is. I know what triggers it though. The smell of Autumn, if that makes sense. I have a really strong sense of smell and the minute I catch that scent in the the air my mood plummets. Depression seems to slip in almost immediately, even if it's still nice out. By the time December arrives it's so bad that I usually end up on antidepressants. Regardless of personal circumstance, once all of the greenery is gone the world takes on a "grey" veil and I find it hard to take pleasure in anything.
This happens every year and it sucks! I'm dreading the change in season that's coming. Would moving to a warmer climate where it's green all year round help?
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if any of you could confirm what people have been telling me for years, that I have seasonal affective disorder. I know that I'd probably have to talk to a doctor to really know for sure, but I'm curious...
For as far back as I can remember fall and winter time has been absolutely miserable for me. It's not the lack of sun, being cooped up or even the cold (although I do hate cold weather) that does it. I'm not really sure what the overall cause is. I know what triggers it though. The smell of Autumn, if that makes sense. I have a really strong sense of smell and the minute I catch that scent in the the air my mood plummets. Depression seems to slip in almost immediately, even if it's still nice out. By the time December arrives it's so bad that I usually end up on antidepressants. Regardless of personal circumstance, once all of the greenery is gone the world takes on a "grey" veil and I find it hard to take pleasure in anything.
This happens every year and it sucks! I'm dreading the change in season that's coming. Would moving to a warmer climate where it's green all year round help?
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Reguardless of what it is called, is there anything you can do to remain more functional through out the seasons?
I have to exercise, use a light box, I am going to try adding more vitamin D and last year I did not need lexapro, which I liked using very much the last two years before that...but I hate coming off them, the side effects for me were awful.
I also crave carbs. Big time. which can lead to weight gain. so, I try to be good all day, and then at night I give in a little bit.
welcome. hope you have a good winter.