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S.A.D I'm off to hibernate

lamornamiss

lamornamiss

wants to be a loser
Hi all I suffer from S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder)
And it has just kicked in BIG time.
All I want to do is curl up under a blanket and sleep :sigh:
I have been told my tummy tuck is pencilled in for 23rd November. But even this is hasn't raised my mood in fact it has made me feel worse:cry:.

OH Hell someone get a gun and shoot me now!
 
lamornamiss said:
Hi all I suffer from S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder)
And it has just kicked in BIG time.
All I want to do is curl up under a blanket and sleep :sigh:
I have been told my tummy tuck is pencilled in for 23rd November. But even this is hasn't raised my mood in fact it has made me feel worse:cry:.

OH Hell someone get a gun and shoot me now!
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hey honey, those lights you can buy/hire are great, my daughter uses one, they really do work, worth the investment, good luck xxx
 
Oh, poor you Wendy. SAD is a real bummer. Have you tried light therapy? I beleive you can get a lamp on prescription and it's supposed to really help. And keep the exercise up. You'll need to be in good spirits for your TT and it's not long away. And remember if you need antidepressants they'll take a t least 2 weeks to help you.
sending you cyber hugs- xxx
 
I suffer from the same and wouldn't be able to get through the winter without my Plan!

I really, really recommend getting a lightbox. I wouldn't be able to get out of my room if it wasn't for mine - it really is a life-saver. I got mine off of ebay, but you can get them from loads of other outlets - expect to spend about £60-100 for a good one, but I've had mine for years and got it second hand and had no problems with it!

My second stage is sleeping - do'nt know about you, but I have trouble getting to sleep (even though I'm usually in bed by 8pm ¬_¬) and then I can't get up in the morning! So I have tincture of Valerian to help me get to sleep when I'm really having trouble, and then I have Guarana in the morning to help give me a bit of energy if/when I need it.

I also find eating properly helps - I try to have a larger lunch than dinner so that I'm not going to bed feeling over-full and sluggish, as I find that stops me getting to sleep as well.

My final weapon is getting outside! Every day, without fail, I get out for a walk (and don't include the walking to the bus stop in the morning *lol*) Usually at lunch time during work, I make sure I get outside and at least walk around the block. I often use this time to phone parents/friends for a catch-up as well, so I don't get bored!

Not saying that all the above cures it or means that every day is fantastic, btu it really does reduce the number of "duvet days" where I just can't face the world (and helps me keep my job!!)

Hope some of that can help! :)
 
Oh Wendy, so sorry you are feeling low ... I cannot imagine, personally, how you feel but hope the above re the lights boxes etc helps you. I love this time of year but my husband hates it so know second hand what it is like for him. Hugs to you, lovely xxx :wave_cry:
 
Awwww Wendy, my husband Tim suffers from SAD and it always comes when I need him most like now lol or for our wedding, and now the anniversaries every year. Bless him he hates feeling the way he does and I'm sure you do too. He's never had a light box and every year we say we should get one then one of the kids needs a new pair of shoes etc.

Take care of yourself lovely and hope you feel a bit better soon.

Kate x
 
Aw Wendy - heres a virtual hug and some sunshine! xx :hug99::character00238:
 
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