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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

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By *eralDeviantWoman
33 weeks ago

Hull

Someone was telling me the other day that antihistamines helped them with Sad last year.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Someone was telling me the other day that antihistamines helped them with Sad last year. "

Oh really? That's super interesting, I take them a lot anyway for COVID prevention (science backed - a study found that H1 antihistamines occupy the same receptors as the virus, and my own experience has very much matched this) so might up my doses from "whenever I go somewhere busy" to daily and see if it helps.

Thanks!

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By *otsossieMan
33 weeks ago

Hard.shoulder of the M1

Following!

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By *irsupplyMan
33 weeks ago

Taunton

Make sure its 4000 iu , vit d strong strength

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By *outhernexport83Couple
33 weeks ago

Cornwall

Moving somewhere where I always want to be outside has made the world of difference to me. Have proper clothes for if the weather is being rubbish, but that connection to nature and natural daylight combined with exercising outdoors when I can has been an absolute game changer for me.

Hope you find something that works for you, we’re all very different with what our bodies need.

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Ditto

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
33 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

Lightbox. Been a game changer for me. I got mine from Lumie. They do, or did then, a trial period and after that you can send it back. Reminds me, I must get mine out!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Same. It's cold, wet and dark.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Lightbox. Been a game changer for me. I got mine from Lumie. They do, or did then, a trial period and after that you can send it back. Reminds me, I must get mine out!"

My Lumie does nothing for me.

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By *alkingbootsMan
33 weeks ago

cavan

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

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By *OTSOSUBTLEMan
33 weeks ago

DUBLIN

Important to get outdoors if you can. Even dull days will give some light. There are receptors in the eyes which hpart of the eye which when stimulated by sunlight help produce serotonin. There are also special lights you can use indoors which do the same job.. if you have time and can afford it some winter sunshine on Spain or the Canaries is good too. Vit D

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Make sure its 4000 iu , vit d strong strength "

Thanks, I forget the dose of my current ones but I'm almost out so will check the next order for strength

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Same. It's cold, wet and dark."

IT IS! Rank

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Lightbox. Been a game changer for me. I got mine from Lumie. They do, or did then, a trial period and after that you can send it back. Reminds me, I must get mine out!

My Lumie does nothing for me."

Yeah I never had much luck with the daylight boxes tbh, they're a great idea for people they help tho

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Important to get outdoors if you can. Even dull days will give some light. There are receptors in the eyes which hpart of the eye which when stimulated by sunlight help produce serotonin. There are also special lights you can use indoors which do the same job.. if you have time and can afford it some winter sunshine on Spain or the Canaries is good too. Vit D"

I'm outside a LOT, doesn't help. I'd love to just fuck off to some island for the winter lol but that's not the reality for most of us [shrug]

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By *izandpaulCouple
33 weeks ago

merseyside

If possible get a holiday in the sun.

We are in Canaries this month and to go swimming in the sea, get sun on your bones, laugh and have fun with like minded people is wonderful.

It also helps as a happy memory to draw on when your day is dark when you go to work and dark before you leave for home.

I've often sat in the car on the drive home one dark, miserable evening and drawn from the memory, like today of being naked on a hot beach and running into the sea to cool off.

If you look around there are some really cheap flights available.

Go on, get them booked

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"If possible get a holiday in the sun.

We are in Canaries this month and to go swimming in the sea, get sun on your bones, laugh and have fun with like minded people is wonderful.

It also helps as a happy memory to draw on when your day is dark when you go to work and dark before you leave for home.

I've often sat in the car on the drive home one dark, miserable evening and drawn from the memory, like today of being naked on a hot beach and running into the sea to cool off.

If you look around there are some really cheap flights available.

Go on, get them booked

I'm sure it's lovely being able to just fly off on a whim, many of us can't do that.

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By *ihimbiherCouple
33 weeks ago

lightwater

You can buy sun lamps to feel like summer.

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By *iking_on_a_bikeMan
33 weeks ago

marlborough

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Learn to love the winter. Embrace it.

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By *ez188Man
33 weeks ago

Bromsgrove

Got a lamp thing, it does help, I’m more miserable than normal (according to the wife) in winter

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By *omblingFreeCouple
33 weeks ago

Llanelli

the last poster's got a point, OP. It sounds like you're doing all you can to take the edge of this thing you dislike, i.e winter. If you disliked it less, the edge wouldn't be as sharp. and it's a cycle: you dislike the winter, you can't get over the SAD which makes you dislike winter more. So find things about winter you like. This is easier said than done because winter means more artificial light and heat, more layers of clothes and winter is noisy - rain, wind and tyres on wet roads. Winter also contains the single biggest nut ache of the year (Chr****s), so it won't be easy. I like winter because I embrace hibernation mode. Hibernation mode is nature's excuse to sack off doing a whole bunch of things and get under a duvet with and watch a film and not feel guilty about it.

Find exclusive things to LOVE about winter. Difficult but worth it.

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By *eauNaturelMan
33 weeks ago

Malmesbury

Find exclusive things to LOVE about winter. Difficult but worth it."

That's a great challenge, and in fact, once you start looking, there's loads of great stuff, especially if you 'winterise' your life style, for me, this means fitting mountain bike style tyres and mud guards to my gravel bike and getting my cycling waterproofs out so that I can play in the mud on my bike. Also, jumpers and or a decent coat to go for long walks amongst the fallen leafs.

Coming home to a hot shower with just candles for light and then a hot chocolate is just an added bonus. 😀

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By *morousCouple8Couple
33 weeks ago

Cumbria

Urgh not looking forward to it. Ordered vitamin d off this thread though. Thanks for the reminder

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By *izandpaulCouple
33 weeks ago

merseyside

"If possible get a holiday in the sun.

We are in Canaries this month and to go swimming in the sea, get sun on your bones, laugh and have fun with like minded people is wonderful.

It also helps as a happy memory to draw on when your day is dark when you go to work and dark before you leave for home.

I've often sat in the car on the drive home one dark, miserable evening and drawn from the memory, like today of being naked on a hot beach and running into the sea to cool off.

If you look around there are some really cheap flights available.

Go on, get them booked

I'm sure it's lovely being able to just fly off on a whim, many of us can't do that. "

I understand that, we don't fly off on a whim, it's not as expensive as most people think with very cheap flights and great deals on Airbnb for apartments.

Lots of people do it, lots are here now, we've met them

Hopefully, obe day it would ge lovely to bump into you too

Get the overtime done...

We used to do overtime and once into our bank account immediately change to euros, suprising how quick it builds up.

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By *en_Dover79Man
33 weeks ago

Oswaldtwistle

Most of the year I feel like this

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By *ad NannaWoman
33 weeks ago

East London

I try to think positively.

I have a large family and being with them cheers me up, so I look forward to family get togethers, days with the babies, shopping trips and Christmas

I try to get as much daylight as possible and go outside if I can.

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By *linkysallyWoman
33 weeks ago

Solihull

I absolutely HATE the next 8 or so months. It's just shit all round. Seriously considering emigrating somewhere where I can feel warm sun on my skin year round. If I feel the need to be cold, I can go on holiday skiing or somewhere snow bound. There really is no need for cold grey climates, they can all fuck off.

Sorry, rant over. No useful advise either. Sorry again

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By *en_Dover79Man
33 weeks ago

Oswaldtwistle

"I absolutely HATE the next 8 or so months. It's just shit all round. Seriously considering emigrating somewhere where I can feel warm sun on my skin year round. If I feel the need to be cold, I can go on holiday skiing or somewhere snow bound. There really is no need for cold grey climates, they can all fuck off.

I am the same, I would never pay to go somewhere colder than the UK.. I got invited skiing in December one year, apparently a bargain at £1200.. You will know my reply haha

Sorry, rant over. No useful advise either. Sorry again

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By *izandpaulCouple
33 weeks ago

merseyside

I am the same, I would never pay to go somewhere colder than the UK.. I got invited skiing in December one year, apparently a bargain at £1200.. You will know my reply haha

Sorry, rant over. No useful advise either. Sorry again

Its cold in these places but beautiful. The accommodation is set up to deal with the climate. We went to Norway last January, it was bitterly cold but jaw dropping beautiful.

Give it a whirl, it's exciting to do new things.

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By *londebiguyMan
33 weeks ago

Southport

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Get a good SAD light

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Perhaps try the glass being half full with a cherry on top approach as opposed to the half empty with a lipstick mark approach.

SAD my arse.

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By *athnBobCouple
33 weeks ago

sandwell

I have an alarm clock with a built in SAD light.

30 minutes before the alarm buzzer goes off the light comes on very dim and slowly reaches full brightness.

It has two purposes. It mimics the rising of the sun so you feel better and as you are awoken gently there is no sudden startlement.

It is a rare occasion that the buzzer actually goes off for me and some mornings I have to get up at 3am. Have had it for 10 years and zero complaints

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By *ad NannaWoman
33 weeks ago

East London

"Perhaps try the glass being half full with a cherry on top approach as opposed to the half empty with a lipstick mark approach.

SAD my arse."

It's not as easy as you think.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
33 weeks ago

"Just start liking it!" "Just have more money!" "Just get over it!" Wow, a lot of you really have no concept of compassion. Take a good hard look at yourself and your treatment of others sometime.

I appreciate the people who shared kind, thoughtful responses, but unfortunately none of the ideas are new to me - seems I'm already doing everything within my power.

I won't be checking this thread again, the attitudes on display here aren't something I wish to engage with or feature in my day.

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By *ellinever70Woman
33 weeks ago

Ayrshire

""Just start liking it!" "Just have more money!" "Just get over it!" Wow, a lot of you really have no concept of compassion. Take a good hard look at yourself and your treatment of others sometime.

I appreciate the people who shared kind, thoughtful responses, but unfortunately none of the ideas are new to me - seems I'm already doing everything within my power.

I won't be checking this thread again, the attitudes on display here aren't something I wish to engage with or feature in my day. "

The moon on a stick is rarely available so sometimes a change of mindset is the next best thing

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By *xoticLonghairMan
33 weeks ago

East Mids

Absolutely hit me today too. I felt detached from reality and had to ground myself and get out of my head. Always around this time of year.

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By *reeneggsandsamMan
33 weeks ago

Perpignan and cap

Maybe not for everyone but I moved to sunnier climes.

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By *izandpaulCouple
33 weeks ago

merseyside

"Maybe not for everyone but I moved to sunnier climes.

Sounds like a sensible plan.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
33 weeks ago

Next Door

I've got my sad light out, as it's affecting me earlier than other years.

Doesnt help that I'm not very mobile currently and don't get out much. Not wanting to get soaked wet through from the rain.

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By *tannersMan
33 weeks ago

stanley

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Do you have a dog? Seriously I used to be quite badly affected by SAD in the winter months. Since getting a dog, much less so.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Same. It's cold, wet and dark.

IT IS! Rank

Absolutely.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"the last poster's got a point, OP. It sounds like you're doing all you can to take the edge of this thing you dislike, i.e winter. If you disliked it less, the edge wouldn't be as sharp. and it's a cycle: you dislike the winter, you can't get over the SAD which makes you dislike winter more. So find things about winter you like. This is easier said than done because winter means more artificial light and heat, more layers of clothes and winter is noisy - rain, wind and tyres on wet roads. Winter also contains the single biggest nut ache of the year (Chr****s), so it won't be easy. I like winter because I embrace hibernation mode. Hibernation mode is nature's excuse to sack off doing a whole bunch of things and get under a duvet with and watch a film and not feel guilty about it.

Find exclusive things to LOVE about winter. Difficult but worth it."

I like Christmas.

. It's the only day of the year I can stay home in my pyjamas and eat and drink too much all day long and not feel guilty at all!!!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

I am the same, I would never pay to go somewhere colder than the UK.. I got invited skiing in December one year, apparently a bargain at £1200.. You will know my reply haha

Sorry, rant over. No useful advise either. Sorry again

I don't mind colder..it's the darkness and the damp that drives me up a wall!

My granny's house (when she was alive) in America showed not one sign of damp even though the snow outside was piled up higher than a car or bungalow in some places and I actually needed sunglasses in Winter there.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

I am the same, I would never pay to go somewhere colder than the UK.. I got invited skiing in December one year, apparently a bargain at £1200.. You will know my reply haha

Sorry, rant over. No useful advise either. Sorry again

Its cold in these places but beautiful. The accommodation is set up to deal with the climate. We went to Norway last January, it was bitterly cold but jaw dropping beautiful.

Give it a whirl, it's exciting to do new things.

I'd probably go south up a mountain for more sunlight in Turkey than Norway in winter. Norway in summer yes!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Absolutely hit me today too. I felt detached from reality and had to ground myself and get out of my head. Always around this time of year."

It's when the clocks change that I go in deep, blah!!

September is my birthday so I'm usually still managing.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"I've got my sad light out, as it's affecting me earlier than other years.

Doesnt help that I'm not very mobile currently and don't get out much. Not wanting to get soaked wet through from the rain."

Hugs.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
33 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Do you have a dog? Seriously I used to be quite badly affected by SAD in the winter months. Since getting a dog, much less so."

Our post-capitalist London Landlords do not allow dogs. And you can't swing a cat in the flat, never mind a dog. I remember my managers once having a go at me for wanting to go outside during lunch for daylight in winter....in a lovely post-capitalist job.

Then they wonder why more people are mentally ill.

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By *ardleedsMan
33 weeks ago

Leeds

Its crap seriously days when you can not be arse getting out of bed but you have to. You lose all motivation to do anything and its very hard to click out of.

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By *izandpaulCouple
33 weeks ago

merseyside

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Do you have a dog? Seriously I used to be quite badly affected by SAD in the winter months. Since getting a dog, much less so.

Then they wonder why more people are mentally ill."

What's a post capitalist job?

Is my job post or pre capitalist?

I'm confused, maybe I get far too much sunlight.

Please advise...

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By *razyhappyguys04Couple
31 weeks ago

London.

Magnesium works , with vitamin d ,,

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By *etterryseeMan
31 weeks ago

near Swindon

This is a great thread (bar the one negative poster!!). If you don’t suffer you don’t know, it normally hits me when the clocks change - driving home in the dark and sometimes going to work when it’s dark too. I have access to showers at work so I take my bike in and ride at lunchtimes if it’s not peeing down or frozen - that helps so I get my daylight fix. But if the weather is pants then my mood and energy levels do suffer. For this reason I find the summer solstice a depressing day as it’s all downhill until the winter solstice when I know the days start to get longer.

There’s some interesting suggestion, Vit D I take in the winter already but the magnesium is an interesting one as is anti histamine. I’d be very interested to hear what difference this makes.

As for the Canaries - we did a mid November break and that helped - lifted my mood as looking forward to it, the benefit when there as well but sadly can’t afford this year.

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By *enda83Man
31 weeks ago

north

Normally get it the second summer is over ha, fucking detest winter and the dark nights

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Woke up with acold and runny nose. Soup and soothers for me today

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Due to my job. I highly recommend plenty of fluids during the winter especially water and warm water not cold. Also try to avoid air conditioning it tends to exacerbate colds and dryness of the throat leading up illness.

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By *ardleedsMan
31 weeks ago

Leeds

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By *ardleedsMan
31 weeks ago

Leeds

"Due to my job. I highly recommend plenty of fluids during the winter especially water and warm water not cold. Also try to avoid air conditioning it tends to exacerbate colds and dryness of the throat leading up illness. "

You mean tea or coffee not sure I could stomach plain warm warm.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

You mean tea or coffee not sure I could stomach plain warm warm. "

Yeah plain warm water unfortunately. You add honey and lemon that’s great for a sore threat and also tastes a bit better.

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By *ULGEWHATBULGEMan
31 weeks ago

Sunnyville

Is there a light that you can buy to help with the lack of sunlight?

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By *otsossieMan
31 weeks ago

Hard.shoulder of the M1

Yes, google SAD light.

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By *inky_RagnarCouple
31 weeks ago

Peterborough

That's a lot of indoor activity. Get out, vit d from the sun out smarts vit d in a pillow.

Try a Seasonal Affective Disorder Lamp in your home

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
31 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Do you have a dog? Seriously I used to be quite badly affected by SAD in the winter months. Since getting a dog, much less so.

Then they wonder why more people are mentally ill.

What's a post capitalist job?

Is my job post or pre capitalist?

I'm confused, maybe I get far too much sunlight.

Please advise...

Unable to advise. Post-Capitalism is only for Gen Z and Millennials.

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

I think that light therapy is well proven to help if used regularly each morning.

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By *ostInTheSupermarketMan
30 weeks ago

Central

Keep busy, get out if possible & make the most of the daylight hours you still have. There are still around 7-8 hours daylight available in the UK on December 21st.

Don’t lie in bed feeling miserable if the weather is dry & settled enough to do something enjoyable with the day. Go for a hike or a bike ride instead!

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By *all and BlondieCouple
30 weeks ago

Torquay

I definitely get this. As soon as the dark cold evenings start coming in, and the jumpers/hoodies have to come out... it genuinely makes me depressed. Tried the usual supplements etc but it doesn't really help. I think I'm just living in the wrong country.

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By *ew year new nameWoman
30 weeks ago

Bolton

"Keep busy, get out if possible & make the most of the daylight hours you still have. There are still around 7-8 hours daylight available in the UK on December 21st.

Don’t lie in bed feeling miserable if the weather is dry & settled enough to do something enjoyable with the day. Go for a hike or a bike ride instead!"

Most of us are working those 7-8 daylight hours. And if you are already struggling with mental health its not that easy to 'don't lie in bed feeling miserable'. And not everyone has a hike on their doorstep

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By *ostInTheSupermarketMan
30 weeks ago

Central

"Keep busy, get out if possible & make the most of the daylight hours you still have. There are still around 7-8 hours daylight available in the UK on December 21st.

Don’t lie in bed feeling miserable if the weather is dry & settled enough to do something enjoyable with the day. Go for a hike or a bike ride instead!

Obviously I mean on days off. You’re in Bolton, plenty of hills & nice countryside not far from there.

I know what it is to be depressed, just sharing what helped me. Good luck.

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By *amie e AureliaCouple
30 weeks ago

Brazil/London

Bit extreme but we moved to North Brazil. Pretty much 12 hours day abd 12 hours night all year.

I miss the long summer nights but I hated the long dark winter nights so much more.

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By *kulls and RosesCouple
30 weeks ago

Coventry

OP, I see you've been using vitamin d supplements but have you ever tried the injection? I didn't find supplements did much, even on a high dosage but the injection has really my mood and immune system. I have the vitamin b12 one as well which is great for energy levels.

It's roughly £30 and lasts about 3 months, it might be worth looking at?

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By *xx0123Man
30 weeks ago

nottingham

"Lightbox. Been a game changer for me. I got mine from Lumie. They do, or did then, a trial period and after that you can send it back. Reminds me, I must get mine out!"

Absolutely agree here, my Lumie has made all the difference on a morning. If I’m working away and don’t have it in my hotel I certainly miss it. Well worth the investment

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By *igYin n CowGirlCouple
30 weeks ago

New Cumnock

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By *igYin n CowGirlCouple
30 weeks ago

New Cumnock

I have a sad lamp or lightbox, they are great xx

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By *olton00Man
30 weeks ago

bolton

Vitamin d3 and K2 I prefer over 10000ui as I needed more than that to build mine up over a few months when I had a deficiency

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By *pentoall555Man
30 weeks ago

benfleet

Sunbed every now and then

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By *n_thy_kneesMan
30 weeks ago

Ipswich

Winter only activities. I've got a woodburner and did a winter foraging course, so now 8 embrace and enjoy it. Failing that, a good winter coat, lots of blankets or a southern hemisphere holiday

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By *lowercandyWoman
30 weeks ago

Lancashire

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

If you suffer every year surely investment in a lamp would be the best route

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28 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
28 weeks ago

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Supplements don’t do much it needs to be UVB source of light and diet so foods rich in vitamin d was yolks fish mushroom etc

Check out sperti light

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By *estrianguyMan
28 weeks ago

chester

Book yourself a weekend in Spain

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By *arvest84Man
28 weeks ago

brigg

yes i suffer with SAD ,

dont like grey, cloudy , damp dismal days ,

always feel more upbeat when the sun is shineing .

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By *antric mature masseurMan
28 weeks ago

London and elsewhere

Sea swimming all year, wearing shorts all winter, frequent orgasms by masturbation or other methods.

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By *inceIlkestonMan
28 weeks ago

Ilkeston

Go for walks in nature, best solution

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By *otandDashCouple
28 weeks ago

farnham

I'm trying to stay positive about the impending dark early evenings and bad weather , So far the weather has remained mostly dry and mild, fingers crossed it continues into November or even longer ..

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By *ornucopiaMan
28 weeks ago

Bexley

"Someone was telling me the other day that antihistamines helped them with Sad last year.

Thanks! "

I've got some in a tube. I will try rubbing it on my cock.

Meanwhile I will get my sad lamp out of the cupboard until March.

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By (user no longer on site)
28 weeks ago

The only real cure is to move to the southern hemisphere for 4 months! Fortunately it also improves with age when you finally realise its too late to do anything about it!, 😒🤔

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By *kyblue123Man
28 weeks ago

Leicestershire

I suffer from this too.

I go on a sun bed for 3 mins once or twice a month and it seems to really help me

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By (user no longer on site)
28 weeks ago

"Sea swimming all year, wearing shorts all winter, frequent orgasms by masturbation or other methods. "
brilliant!! 😂🤣😎👏💯

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By *carlettsWoman
28 weeks ago

Harpenden

I definately suffer from SAD. I like sun and warmth. One day when I grow up I want to move somewhere it is warm and sunny all year round

How I manage is by keeping busy and having things to look forward to as it would be so easy to be like a bear and hibernate for the winter

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By *ornucopiaMan
28 weeks ago

Bexley

I only just realised that I missed the inception of this thread five weeks ago. Trying to think what the weather was like then as a possible reason for so many feeling low.

I could understand the effect of the anticyclonic

gloom which we had last week. That was grim. It is lovely and bright today and I am cheerful even though I'm sitting in the hospital waiting to have something done in a while which I am still in two minds about leaving well alone.

I can relate to a previous poster who said that it is downhill all the way from June 21st. I watch almost daily, at Eureka, the sun going progressively behind the trees as the months advance.

Conversely, even though it is midwinter, I get excited by increasing daylight as January unfolds.

I used to go to the West Indies for a long winter break, sometimes two if the air fares were cheap, straddling Carnival, accomodation cost less than staying at home with the heating on. Alas that is no longer doable for me any more.

What I do like about spring is that the trees are bare so any bright days are generally more effective and dramatic.

Meanwhile, it will be the lamp each morning for an hour between waking up and getting up.

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By *oewiththeflowMan
27 weeks ago

West Coast

Fuck the SAD away before it fucks you.

A walk a day some nice fresh air and you'll be a better person.

Your body will thank you

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By *ifty69Man
27 weeks ago

north tyneside

That’s why I live in Spain

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By *awpleasureMan
27 weeks ago

Sutton Coldfield

Wake up, open the curtains, see some blue sky, feel postive and motivated.

If gloomy low dark clouds i feel like doing nothing and very unmotivated.

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By *ad NannaWoman
27 weeks ago

East London

It also affects me in Spring, when the sun is brighter in the mornings.

It's not just a lack of sunlight. It's a physiological reaction to sunlight, or lack of.

It wears off after a while, as my brain gets used to it. I try to do things to take my mind off it. It also affects sleep and energy levels. At the worst time I suffer with anhedonia and low motivation. Going for a walk doesn't always improve my symptoms. It's not just feeling a little sad, or down-which a lot of people feel in winter.

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By *ornucopiaMan
27 weeks ago

Bexley

If gloomy low dark clouds i feel like doing nothing and very unmotivated. "

Like this morning?

I'm still in bed but I've opened the curtains because you can't discount the free infra red radiation from the sun!

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By *inceIlkestonMan
27 weeks ago

Ilkeston

Get out in the fresh air, walking in nature as often as possible, eat healthy not heavy and stay off drugs and alcohol.

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By *orshiped22Man
24 weeks ago

North Devon

Only that psychologically its not long. December 21st, so just over a month and incrementally its getting lighter again. Take each day, get through it and as hard as it is,appreciate the good parts - there will be sone. X

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By *tlanshiaWoman
24 weeks ago

Chatham

A salt lamp can help, a friend swears by it.

I try and get out more in that day time.

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By *adyNyxWoman
24 weeks ago

Crawley

Ensure you’re taking vitamin K2, if you’re taking D. It’s very important.

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By *etterryseeMan
24 weeks ago

near Swindon

"Only that psychologically its not long. December 21st, so just over a month and incrementally it’s getting lighter again. Take each day, get through it and as hard as it is,appreciate the good parts - there will be sone. X"

Absolutely- get through these 5 weeks and it’s on an upward curve - I know January and February can be cold wet and dark - but there is light

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By *OTSOSUBTLEMan
24 weeks ago

DUBLIN

There is a part of the eye which, when hit by sunlight, helps to produce serotonin, which is a mood raiser. So even on dull days, getting outdoors into the daylight, such as it might be, can boost your serotonin levels. For those at work stuck indoors, this can be difficult. I can stop during the day and sit in the sun, as I'm self-employed and am usually out and about.

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By *ottom charlieMan
24 weeks ago

Washington

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Any suggestions - other than vitamin D supplements and exercise? I go to the gym every day for a full body workout, swim, sauna, and already take enough supplements (inc vitD) that I rattle when shaken lmao "
i am a single guy and been on my own for 15years i know i suffer from S.A.D. and would love to hibernate .. migrate to a hot climate for 5 months or immigrate to solve my problem or find a single lady and cuddle up in bed for 5months

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By *aughtyFreddoMan
24 weeks ago

Coventry

"Lightbox. Been a game changer for me. I got mine from Lumie. They do, or did then, a trial period and after that you can send it back. Reminds me, I must get mine out!"

Lightbox, early in morning, or as much natural light as possible AM. Hard to do some days. Use light box when working morning and afternoon if you can. Easier with a desk job.

Vit D alone isn't the answer. But is good for your health.

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By *aughtyFreddoMan
24 weeks ago

Coventry

"Ensure you’re taking vitamin K2, if you’re taking D. It’s very important."

True, combo ones are good.

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By *hartlonHMan
24 weeks ago

dartford

I do a cold plunge every morning and my body seems to be up to full potential

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
24 weeks ago

Hastings

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Learn to love the winter. Embrace it. "

What I'm almost ready to hibernate.

I do not realy get up till its light and go to bed when dark.

Just up for a pee lol

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
24 weeks ago

Hastings

Find exclusive things to LOVE about winter. Difficult but worth it."

I'll second this I read a lot. Sit buy a fire 🔥 real one and read.

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By *anilla-sinCouple
24 weeks ago

Gosh.. it is tough. But I find that getting outside, in daylight and exercising that way helps me. Helps that we live somewhere that makes that easier.. but a blast on the bike, or a run with a view of the Lake District fells feeds the soul. Not today though.. pissing it down. 😆

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
24 weeks ago

Epsom

"Make sure its 4000 iu , vit d strong strength

Thanks, I forget the dose of my current ones but I'm almost out so will check the next order for strength "
be careful with dosage to.high can build up calcium deposits which lead to high cholesterol

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By *rlandoMan
24 weeks ago

Manchester/ West Yorks

"Make sure its 4000 iu , vit d strong strength

be careful with dosage to.high can build up calcium deposits which lead to high cholesterol "

4000iu is not too high. For that to happen you’d need tonne taking a lot more and tbh you won’t find stronger than 4000iu without difficulty.

For OP I’ll add that having a dog is a cheat code for this. Forces me to get out for fresh air and walks even if it’s dark or whatever and it helps.

I’d suggest running / walking when it’s still dark and quiet (early morning) as you’ll learn to enjoy the fresh air and endorphins and build a positive relationship with the dark etc.

But unfortunately in the world we live in that may not be the safest idea being a woman. Depending where you live I suppose and how comfortable you feel.

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By *amie e AureliaCouple
24 weeks ago

Brazil/London

There's an interesting article today in the Guardian online on this subject.

It suggests sitting in front of a 10,000 lux light box for up to 1 hour 5 times a week and the key is to do it before 10am.

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By *oy.2022Man
24 weeks ago

Dublin

"Every year I forget how bad it is! Hit me like a brick today and it's barely autumn.

Don't know if it has been said but book a trip to the sun before the year ends, don't need to break your bank account

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By *heekyCharmMan
24 weeks ago

Colne

I’m wearing Lions Mane patches and they seem to be doing the job!!

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By *adyNyxWoman
24 weeks ago

Crawley

"Make sure its 4000 iu , vit d strong strength

be careful with dosage to.high can build up calcium deposits which lead to high cholesterol

4000iu is not too high. For that to happen you’d need tonne taking a lot more and tbh you won’t find stronger than 4000iu without difficulty.

For OP I’ll add that having a dog is a cheat code for this. Forces me to get out for fresh air and walks even if it’s dark or whatever and it helps.

I’d suggest running / walking when it’s still dark and quiet (early morning) as you’ll learn to enjoy the fresh air and endorphins and build a positive relationship with the dark etc.

But unfortunately in the world we live in that may not be the safest idea being a woman. Depending where you live I suppose and how comfortable you feel. "

This is why you take it with K2

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By *r. MacMan
24 weeks ago

Bexleyheath

Love winter

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By *iking_on_a_bikeMan
24 weeks ago

marlborough

Cold water exposure. Max 1 minute for every degree of water temp. Watch for the after drop.

You’ll be buzzing for hours.

Donmt get me wrong, probably the first week of doing it is tough and pretty miserable but you’ll end up craving it before long.

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By *akedMMan
24 weeks ago

Witney

I not keen on the cold as a naturist I like to be naked. But can’t much during the winter months. I know I could put the heating on high, it costs to much

I still sleep naked as I have a electric blanket on the bed

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By *udgerosie60Woman
24 weeks ago

malton

Get out meet others in your community. Be creative

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