need a friend who also suffers from sad (2 Apr 02) 8messages

need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by nikki on 2002-01-19 14:27:18


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hi im nikki i have had sad since oct, after 5 weeks of work i went back this week so im improving but i had to do it myself no one knew what to say or do. now i feel that i would really like to chat to people and keep in contact with other sad suffers so we can moan together if your interested it would be great! bye for now...


Lisa

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by Lisa on 2002-01-20 02:58:31


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Hi Nikki,

I'm 32 and believe it is SAD that I have suffered from for a number of years.

It has gone from very mild to quite serious and has worsened since having my children. My doctor keeps saying she believes I have post-natal depression caused by the birth of my second child Oct 00 but I felt much happier during the summer.

She wants me to try SSRI's of which I tried Lustral and after just 2 days it made me feel completely spaced out and hopeless. I stopped it and would like to try phototherapy instead. I really do not feel as bad or low as the anti-depressants made me feel and don't really want to go down the drugs route.

I would love to be your email pal and find out more about this illness with you and offer you support too.

Lisa


Donna

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by Donna on 2002-01-20 11:04:31


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Hi there Nikki,

My name is Donna & I've had S.A.D for as long as I can remember.I diagnosed it myself approx 4 years ago & then got my light box which was a life saver (to my boyfriend's relief!)

For the last 2 winters my S.A.D seems to have improved,so I haven't used my light box much at all.I still have my bad days like at christmas when I had a panic attack out shopping (which is understandable!)

What can I tell you about me? well I am 30 years young,I don't have any children.I live with my boyfriend & cat (Rambo!)& if you are feeling that you need to chat to me,especially if you are having a bad day,then you are welcome to e-mail me at:

donnagood20@hotmail.com

Take care,
Donna :-)




Clare

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by Clare on 2002-01-23 05:44:23


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Hi Nikki.


http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/seasaffecdissupport

Try this link, to a support group. It's a bit quite at the mo (may be everyone is feeling bad with it being JAN!)

Or you can email me,

Clare





Lisa

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by Lisa on 2002-01-27 03:27:46


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Sorry Nikki,

I didn't post my email address. It is:-

lisa@theherbsworldonline.co.uk


maria

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by maria on 2002-02-12 12:29:26


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Hi I 2 have recently been diagnosed with SAD and would like 2 offer support & recive support 2. I'm 35 n have been depressed in the winter since being a child as long as I can remember. as a child was just told I was lazy n gormless n 2 pull myself 2getha n get on with it. I would luv 2 chat 2 other SAD sufferers. cheers maria


Sharon

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by Sharon on 2002-03-23 05:16:47


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Hi Nikki,

it's amazing what having children does for you! Everyone knows about the sleepless nights, stretch marks and lack of cash but SAD... Actually I reckon I've had it since late teens, without realising, but it really got BAD after the birth of my daughter in Oct (15 years ago). Since then I've had 3 severe sessions, the first thought to be Post Natal Depression, and quite a few grimmish winters.

I self diagnosed a couple of years back - my husband came across a DIY SAD Test while surfing one day. I did the test & found I had it. Now I test monthly & my scores go up in the winter & down come summer, fairly conclusive.

I've used a lightbox the past 2 winters, getting to know how to use it most effectively, this year I've also had a Light Alarm Clock - which has made waking more pleasant, and have taken Hypericum. Thank goodness it's March now & the end, for this year, is in sight.

But enuff abt me. If you want someone to compare symptoms with or even just to chat (& say, yep, I get like that too) email me on Sharon@pearsed.freeserve.co.uk Sharon


maria

Topic: Re: need a freind who also suffers from sad

posted by maria on 2002-04-02 07:21:47


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