S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder)..........i know i have had it for the past few years..?

but lately, (even though it's summer) I just plain dread when the sun goes down, i'm anxious, sad, depressed, so #1 is it S.A.D. cause it's summer time, #2 any suggestions on how to cope, what to do? I've been taking melatonin vitamins for the past month or so to help with insomnia.... it helps... I just hate the night time................. thanks in advance

A full-spectrum light bulb is said to help with SAD. You can buy them on the internet, at Home Depot, etc... It is supposed to mimic the sun and therefore alleviate the winter blues. Good luck. You might also try some traditional therapy with a counselor and give antidepressants a try. Good luck. There will be an answer for you somewhere.

Tags

　　Senility 　　Semen 　　Selenium 　　Seizures 　　Secondhand Smoke 　　Second Opinion 　　Seasonal Affective Disorder 　　Seasickness 　　Scoliosis 　　Scleroderma 　　SCID 　　Sciatica 　　School Health

Related information

For people with Seasonal Affective Disorder.....do these work? Are they worth the money?

Yep, they work, I paid about $150 for mine.

...

What are symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Topic Overview What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects a person during the same se...

People with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Do you begin feeling depressed in early fall?

Yes this is very common in seasonal affective disorders, have you tries hypnotherapy as an alternative therapy? It is also successful for depression,have a look on the website below for depression ...

Does SAD (seasonal affective disorder) really exist? If so what's the best way to cure it?

Yes. Sun. They make lamps also with 'natural' light that help. More commonly used is the 'light box' I think.

...

I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, is that the reason why also at nightime I feel down/hopeless/depressed?

It could be. I use the light box too. Make sure you do the light in the evening too. Just make sure it isnt 2 hours before you go to bed.

...

Is this Seasonal Affective Disorder or something else?

have you felt this way before durning the winter months? it sounds like it might be, i would talk to your dr about it and maybe a low dose of something

...

What is Seasonal affective disorder?

SAD (Or Seasonal Affective Disorder) is caused by the environment in winter months, when there is a lack of sun, hence lack of vitamin D in your body. It is what is normally called "the winter...

About Seasonal Affective Disorder?

FROM WIKIPEDIA.......Seasonal affective disorder: Seasonal mood variations are believed to be related to light. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as winter depression, is an affective, or...