SAD starting

That's how I was getting KT. My GP suggested that this year I start the meds before the problems started, in the hope that I might keep them at bay. Had a few wobbly moments, but so far so good, am feeling much better than I did at this time last year. WIll just have to see how it goes. I'm still feeling a bit anti social, but I figure just take it as it comes and see how I get on. I hope that it prevents a full onslaught of the condition. Just wanna keep my head above water.

I knew that I needed to be on top of things. When the doc suggested it last year, I thought it was a bit daft, but on reflection I do see the sense in it.

First of all, getting acclimatised to med when you're feeling relatively well is so much easier than when you're feeling s***e!

Second, if I don't go down as far, it won't be as far up again. I may not get that slump at all I suppose, but can't imagine that the med is THAT good! You never know!

Now I've just remembered what the third thing is.... I knew I would be having a stressful (or at least relatively stressful) half term next week. Based on how I was at this time last year, I wanted to maximise my chances of feeling OK. I'm taking the Youth Orchestra on a twin town visit.

I have been suffering for years and would finally like to try a lamp. There do not appear to be any reviews. Any recomendations would be good. A dawn lamp also appeals. Any info would be great. Thanks Rich

The lamp I use is a Pharos by outsidein/lumie.Bought it in October last year when I was really suffering,noticed a difference after only a couple of days.I would strongly recommend it.

What sunrise unit do you have? There does not seem to be much difference between the new and old Golite except for the rechargable battery. Both quite expensive though. Is there a good combination dawm sim and light box? Thanks again....Rich

Thanks. I cannot decide what to buy. I think I will start on a Dawn Replicator. The Inspiration 3 in 1 light box sounds good but the user reviews are very mixed. there is also the question of blue light and AMD. Nothing is simple. Thanks again.

I have the 3 in 1 inspiration. In fact I have 2! I have one at home and one at work - it makes a great not too obvious SAD desk light and you can alter the brightness when you have had enough! They have just brought a new version out I think, which has even better dawn simulation.

Hi LN, Yes, I think that's a pretty common feeling for people. I sent my family into a spin last year, when I went to work, decided it was a non starter, switched my moby off and went to the coast instead. I was only awol for a day & it never occurred that people would think I'd topped myself but apparently there was a frantic round of "where is she?" calls. Oops.
How do you explain yourself? Do they know about SAD? Once people start to understand it helps - I find "sorry, I'm hibernating" useful. Sometimes though you might feel a bit better if you answer the phone, just once or twice - having a laugh with friends is a perk-up.
Finally 3.31am? - you're either outside the UK or you're sleeping isn't what it should be. Take care of yourself.