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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've managed to avoid it so far this year... until last week. It's brought a nice dose of anxiety with it too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do on top of bipolar! Hate this time of year all I want to do is sleep! I did buy a SAD light a few years ago but didn't work xx

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By *lackbird1000Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Me too! But my light does work is on the timer and is really bright ! But quite big! But helps in the morning a lot . I can't wait for the spring ! X

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"I've managed to avoid it so far this year... until last week. It's brought a nice dose of anxiety with it too. "

Oh dear..not what you want before Christmas...

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"I do on top of bipolar! Hate this time of year all I want to do is sleep! I did buy a SAD light a few years ago but didn't work xx"

How do you cope?

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Me too! But my light does work is on the timer and is really bright ! But quite big! But helps in the morning a lot . I can't wait for the spring ! X"

I love the spring...so much light!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've managed to avoid it so far this year... until last week. It's brought a nice dose of anxiety with it too.

Oh dear..not what you want before Christmas..."

Absolutely not, I've not been motivated to do my usual coping techniques which just makes it so much worse!

Big hugs for you x

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By *orwegian BlueMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Go and see your gp and be persistent.. some are set in their ways and don't accept it's an actual disorder.

Talk through your options that your local health authority can offer to help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mood very low this time of the year....surround yourself with lots of lovely positive fab friends...that'll do the trick xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer... "
yes I do and the light box does work for me you should try it xthumb)

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"I've managed to avoid it so far this year... until last week. It's brought a nice dose of anxiety with it too.

Oh dear..not what you want before Christmas...

Absolutely not, I've not been motivated to do my usual coping techniques which just makes it so much worse!

Big hugs for you x"

Thank you xx

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Go and see your gp and be persistent.. some are set in their ways and don't accept it's an actual disorder.

Talk through your options that your local health authority can offer to help. "

...the voice of sensibility...

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Mood very low this time of the year....surround yourself with lots of lovely positive fab friends...that'll do the trick xxx"
...like you?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer... "

I have the Beurer TL30UK Ultra Portable SAD Lamp, it is most excellent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do on top of bipolar! Hate this time of year all I want to do is sleep! I did buy a SAD light a few years ago but didn't work xx

How do you cope?"

Well this year I'm off sick so I'm getting loads of sleep. But most years I've just had to cope, have early nights and sleep all weekend. Sleep was my only friend xx

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"I do on top of bipolar! Hate this time of year all I want to do is sleep! I did buy a SAD light a few years ago but didn't work xx

How do you cope?

Well this year I'm off sick so I'm getting loads of sleep. But most years I've just had to cope, have early nights and sleep all weekend. Sleep was my only friend xx"

I can sleep for England

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer...

I have the Beurer TL30UK Ultra Portable SAD Lamp, it is most excellent "

Was it expensive?

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By *essiCouple
over a year ago

suffolk


"I've managed to avoid it so far this year... until last week. It's brought a nice dose of anxiety with it too. "

Thought I had to, usually starts around end October...then out of nowhere it's arrived, hate it with a passion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do as well as PTSD light box if honest not much help for me but it works wonders for my mum she swears by it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get it, even though I take two different antidepressants. I go outside most days to get daylight hours in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer...

I have the Beurer TL30UK Ultra Portable SAD Lamp, it is most excellent

Was it expensive?"

~£60

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mood very low this time of the year....surround yourself with lots of lovely positive fab friends...that'll do the trick xxx...like you?! "

Yes my gorgeous lady...just holla and il be there! Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guy I work with has a SAD light on his desk - swears by it and generally we all see the improvement in his performance at work when he uses it!

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By *isaB45 OP   Woman
over a year ago

Fabville


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer...

I have the Beurer TL30UK Ultra Portable SAD Lamp, it is most excellent

Was it expensive?

~£60 "

Not too pricey...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seek help Lisa... Never ever let anything that affects mental health... Been there... Take it from an oldie who knows xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer...

I have the Beurer TL30UK Ultra Portable SAD Lamp, it is most excellent

Was it expensive?

~£60

Not too pricey..."

And it’s got good even distribution and looks like a tablet screen, and when charged up can be wireless so very easy to position. It’s economical for the quality it is. Thoroughly recommend.

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By *ieman300Man
over a year ago

Best Greggs in Cheshire East


"Does anyone suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I need to hibernate. I have no energy. I struggle with the mornings.

Does anyone use a light box? Does it work?

Roll on January, with the days getting longer... "

I guy at work as a blooming huge light thingy. It actually blinds me. He sits just across the office from me. Just right in the corner of my eye. I just turn at a slight angle to avoid it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come rain or shine I go out for a walk every day. Could be 30 mins, could be 10 mins, but I always come back feeling happier and more energised.

Big hugs to all those feeling low x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried one years ago so they may well have changed but it just gave me blinding headaches. I don't suffer so much now but my lifestyle involves more outdoor activity now which helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking of giving a light box a try.

Or I might just sit in a lizard house with the uv bulb on lol.

I'm insanely tired.

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By *aenMan
over a year ago

Here and There

I use a Lumie as my alarm clock. Set the time and it’s like a sunrise in the room. I’ve used it for years and haven’t looked back. And every bright sunny day I try to get outside for as long as possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I might suffer. The one thing I'm sure of, I feel much happier in the sunshine, (I might be Kryptonion) I feel less moody.

Ive never been diagnosed, and not sure if you can, and I've never tried anything to combat it. I prefer to annoy those around me when it rains and goes dark at 4pm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

21st is winter solstice and shortest day. You'll soon start to notice the lighter evenings and spring won't be too far away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always feel sad December as my best friend died December 1st 5 years ago.It changed my life .Always appreciate friends .

Chin up op soon be January

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