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Seasonal affective disorder: how do you deal with it?

110 24 January 20, 2011 at 09:55 AM in Chat (2)
I've been looking into light therapy.
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zzyzzx
01-20-2011 at 11:10 AM.
01-20-2011 at 11:10 AM.
Quote from Princess Crunch :
Exercise is good, but wont cure a disorder.
Iagree

Of course, when there is snow or ice outside that can be difficult.
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stomach
01-20-2011 at 11:12 AM.
01-20-2011 at 11:12 AM.
all you need are dumbells and a jump rope for a full body workout.
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01-20-2011 at 11:40 AM.
01-20-2011 at 11:40 AM.
Quote from Moot-N-Me :
Melatonin levels: The change in season can disrupt the balance of the natural hormone melatonin, which plays a role in sleep patterns and mood.
Quote from stomach :
id question whether or not the OP actively works out/exercises. if they do not want to take medicine id say start working out. winter time can be depressing for a lot of people. for me i work out the most during winter and slack off during the summer...not sure why but thats how it goes?
Quote from Princess Crunch :
Exercise is good, but wont cure a disorder.
I'm wondering if the exercise is helping with the fatigue of the body and thus you fall asleep and rest due to the exercise...so the Melatonin levels are not an issue...

Or something to try is to take some in the evening to boost the level so that one can sleep better...Scratchchin

Costco and Sam's even carry Melatonin.
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01-20-2011 at 11:43 AM.
01-20-2011 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from stomach :
id question whether or not the OP actively works out/exercises. if they do not want to take medicine id say start working out. winter time can be depressing for a lot of people. for me i work out the most during winter and slack off during the summer...not sure why but thats how it goes?
I'm on my fourth run of P90X plus cardio, I juice fruits and vegetables everyday, and I eat very little red meat.
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01-20-2011 at 12:01 PM.
01-20-2011 at 12:01 PM.
Quote from LeZephyr :
I'm on my fourth run of P90X plus cardio, I juice fruits and vegetables everyday, and I eat very little red meat.
well thats probably your issue then...you need more protein. and you need to get out of nyc, thats a depressing place on its own any time of the year.
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ashcampbell
01-20-2011 at 12:03 PM.
01-20-2011 at 12:03 PM.
Quote from LeZephyr :
I've been looking into light therapy.
Tanning seems to work for some ppl.
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homycraz2
01-20-2011 at 02:01 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:01 PM.
S.A.D is a bullshit diagnosis.

Its often a side diagnosis for something else thats going on. Have you tried running around outside?

Often depression due to weight gain is a reason for S.A.D being diagnosed during the winter months.
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Moot-N-Me
01-20-2011 at 02:07 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:07 PM.
Quote from homycraz2 :
S.A.D is a bullshit diagnosis.

Its often a side diagnosis for something else thats going on. Have you tried running around outside?

Often depression due to weight gain is a reason for S.A.D being diagnosed during the winter months.

Huh Better check your DSM.....Mr. I'm going to be a doctor someday.
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Princess Crunch
01-20-2011 at 02:17 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:17 PM.
Facepalm Seriously?
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handyguy
01-20-2011 at 02:19 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:19 PM.
At night your body converts serotonin into melotonin, that stuff makes you sleepy. When there is light, your body creates serotonin, which is the happy hormone. Knowing this you should know what to do :-)
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Moot-N-Me
01-20-2011 at 02:22 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:22 PM.
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Facepalm Seriously?
I think his studies focus on Psych....wow. That's what I have my degree in and none of my professors EVER alluded to a documented diagnosis like that.
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emelvee
01-20-2011 at 02:26 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:26 PM.
Move.

That's what we did after ~5 years in Portland.
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Princess Crunch
01-20-2011 at 02:30 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:30 PM.
Quote from Moot-N-Me :
I think his studies focus on Psych....wow. That's what I have my degree in and none of my professors EVER alluded to a documented diagnosis like that.
He makes everything about being over weight.

You can be gawd damn depressed at any farking size. Jebus! Facepalm
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01-20-2011 at 02:33 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:33 PM.
Quote from handyguy :
At night your body converts serotonin into melotonin, that stuff makes you sleepy. When there is light, your body creates serotonin, which is the happy hormone. Knowing this you should know what to do :-)
Iagree Go outside. Soak up the sun when you can!
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Thrifteh
01-20-2011 at 02:43 PM.
01-20-2011 at 02:43 PM.
The majority of Americans are Vit D deficient. My doc put me on 4000 iu's and there has been a huge change in my mood and energy level. We get Vit D from the sun so when there's less sun (winter) it effects our energy/mood. Start with some vitamins first. Much cheaper than a sun lamp.
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