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AF2008
joined 24 Jan 2008
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Posted by AF2008, 13:06 25 January 2008

Hi, Thought I would introduce myself - feeling very low at the moment, the classic feelings of depression - I feel worthless, overly self critical, tired and anxious all the time. Until the last couple of days there's been no sun here for about two weeks and I could feel myself on a slippery slope before hitting rock bottom on Monday. Bought myself a light box yesterday so probably a bit early to know if it works. I'm so frustrated that I feel like this - I'm finacially secure, just got a promotion at work and I'm getting married in 3 months to someone I love more than life itself so what on earth do I have to be depressed about? Trying to take things a day at a time...
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 14:03 25 January 2008

Hi Welcome to the forum.

Being depressed doesn't always seem to have an apparent reason. It is always worth talking to your GP about this to make sure there is no underlying cause for the fatigue.

If you have seen a seasonal pattern to your depression, then the lamp is definitely worth a try. Many people here find them very effective.
AF2008
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Posted by AF2008, 14:12 25 January 2008

Thanks PI, I've always felt totally different in the summer to the winter so I certainly seem to be suffering from SAD - it seems to come in episodes though rather than lasting the whole winter. Not sure about the doctor - I'm really trying not to go down the chemical route.
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Posted by paulst, 15:20 25 January 2008

Hi welcome to the forum,im glad you have joined us, and whatever treatment you use, please keep posting and let us know how you get on.



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Seasonally Apathetic & Disillusioned
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Posted by Seasonally Apathetic & Disillusioned, 21:33 28 January 2008

Welcome AF2008, and all the best for the big spring day.

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