Hello From Peterborough

Hi to you all, my name is Debbie I am 37 years old and have been suffering from SAD for several years although not at all sure that it is on my medical records despite me mentioning this to my GP. I have 2 lamps that I bought from outside in and went onto their site tonight to see about replacement bulbs and stumbled across this forum which is fantastic as I pull my hair out sometimes thinking I'm the only one out there going slightly insane. It sure would be nice to hear from anybody local to Peterborough that suffers and maybe even meet up for a drink as I really do need to get a life and lighten up!
I suppose I am going to have to spend the next few evenings on here reading what people have had to say and see if I can get any tips for some of my symptoms which appear to have taken over somewhat this month. Along with my bones aching I wish I could stop eating (& so does my husband) as my cravings are getting the better of me and it can really get you down. Anyway nice to have found something that I hope will help.

Hello Debds

I also stumbled accross this website when I was looking for information on SAD.

Believe me, you are not only one to be suffering from the awful symptoms of SAD. Only this year it has dawned on me that I have this condition after almost 10 years of living with it. I still don't think that I have totally accepted it. Every year I get the same problem, it ususally starts with what feels like a panic attack, I lose my appetite, cannot sleep, become very withdrawn and can't concentrate on anything, therefore my work starts to suffer and I start feeling paranoid about everyone and everything. I start to analyse everything in detail and start telling myself all of the things that are wrong with me!

This is not good for the people around you who care about you. It has already interfered with one relationship I had and now it is on the verge of doing the same thing again.

I also live in Peterborough so if you want to drop me an email any time I would be happy to talk to you about anything. Maybe we can share experiences which could help us realise we are not going crazy and there are other people in the same situation!

Best wishes

Jml

Hello, Debbs.

I wish we could meet up, but I'm over here in the United States. I, too, would like to meet some people around here (Pittsburgh, PA) so we could talk about this thing over coffee or hot tea.

If you're ever in the neighborhood... ;)

Take care, and welcome to the forum!