How has SAD effected your relationships?

SAD is really stressing my marriage. Is anyone else having this problem?

I'm not married, but I suffer INTENSELY from SAD, it has wrecked my relationships with my dad when I stayed with him for one winter and my aunt and uncle with whom I lived for four years in gloomy Canada during uni. Irreparably damaged those relationships - although there were a lot of other factors to take into consideration that can't be discussed here. SAD is so unnecessary. I may have to move back to the UK next month - I know SAD might return. Gosh.

You'd tell me to stay here nearer the equator, but things aren't as clear cut as move near the equator and all your life is sorted.

Florida Girl

Have you thought of Theraphy? Are you using a SAD lamp?

Florida girl, my SAD lamp really helped me, they can improve you mood overall, so maybe that would help you to cope with everything better, including the cold weather. Therapy is a good idea too, it might help to be able to talk to someone who is objective and isn't emotionally attached to you.

Snowflake, I found SAD affecting my relationship with my partner this winter. I was so emotional and would snap over every little thing and cry all the time, I didn't feel in control of myself at all. He doesn't really understand about SAD, I tried to tell him it's recognised by the medical profession as a real disorder, but I don't think he understands how much it can affect people and how real it is. I went to my GP and now I'm on AD's, which seem to be helping with my mood, therefore my relationship has improved. I'm also going to get counselling.

I have experienced relationship difficulties to the extreme! I have probably suffered from SAD for at least 18 years now but only diagnosed about 3 years ago. Since then my boyfriend and I of 7 years broke up and I have tried to have 2 more relationships only to break up not long after. I have purchased a light and really helps. I first made the mistake of closing my eyes while in front of the light but you must keep your eyes open so everything is going well now! I'm now afraid to get involved with anyone as even though they say they understand when you have a bad day all understanding seems to go out the door:( Is anyone else experiencing this?

Hi - yes sounds like it! The good news is you can purchase a light - I have a Day Light as they are easy to find in Canada (I'm from Ontario). As long as I sit under my light for 1 hr a day the world is a better place! I would also recommend exercise of some sort everyday and vitamen D!