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Posted by marky999, 15:13 3 September 2009

Hi all :-) I was just wondering if anyone else is feeling the change already ?, it was like someone flicked a swith for me :-(

Marky Mark
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Posted by paulst, 15:31 3 September 2009

Im ok for now, but I guess it wont be long before I start to feel a bit low.


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Posted by ziggy, 10:36 4 September 2009

Yes Mark - I felt that switch flip too! It seems that each year it gets earlier and earlier.
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Posted by paulst, 15:11 4 September 2009

I suppose we shouldnt be suprised,the last few Summers have been rubbish!


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Posted by sue, 21:50 4 September 2009

thank goodness im not the only one who has noticed the feeling of sad comming on it is like a switch being turned on as if ur body is in tune with the change in temp and the darker days and nights.
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Posted by jo, 22:38 4 September 2009


Yes. My sad started a few days ago.
I have found that althought the light box works initially after a month I found it was'nt as effective. Does anyone have a reason for this ?
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Posted by sue, 12:04 5 September 2009

hi jo i normally find that if i do my light box a few months b4 i actually need it it does the trick
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Posted by Hadrian, 13:42 6 September 2009

Yeah,my symptoms began creeping in a few days ago! Time to dust down the light-box!
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Posted by Bagpuss, 15:34 6 September 2009

Me too Mark, just this weekend actually. I think I will get the light box out tomorrow.
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Posted by sue, 18:00 6 September 2009

Hi all does anyone suffer with stomach problems with their sad?
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Posted by Andy, 12:51 8 September 2009

I felt it too, and it really was like a switch was flicked, was so weird how sudden it happened. glad it's not just me, i thought i was just having some crazy mood swings for the past week!
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Posted by Anjelika, 23:05 13 September 2009

I feel as a switch is being turned on and off.

Yesterday I was great and today during the day I was ok, and this evening well it's all come back, feeling down, crying over nothing.

My Doctor diagnosed me as suffering from SAD in March this year.

I already have a SAD lamp but was thinking it was far too early to start using it now.

Any advise is more than welcome on this - thank you
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Posted by SadJohn, 13:42 14 September 2009

Thank goodness we are still having some sunny days, but last week I had my litepod switched on most mornings.
I didn't think the summer was so bad this year, but my body clock is now thinking otherwise!
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Posted by kashka23, 11:58 15 September 2009

It's definitely time. It's always mid september for me if it's been an OKish summer. Earlier if it's been particularly bad. I've just come back from a very sunny holiday so was hoping I would get a bit more time,but apparently I was wrong!
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Posted by Sleepy- bear, 12:12 15 September 2009

It's definitely time. i feel this has started earlier this year than the last few years, but as we have all been aware - worse summer we've had in ages!
I've had my light on for a week now. Today seems a particularly rubbish day, and i feel very tired. Just lately though i've started to look for the invisible straw that seems to be coming from me to have all my energy sucked out of!
I'm 27, is it so wrong to want an afternoon nap? and an evening nap? and a morning cry?

Still chin up eh - got until March to go!
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Posted by Summer, 13:12 15 September 2009

Well, Hello again ladies and gents. :o) Yes, it's that time again! This weekend, hit me like a sledgehammer. Was hoping for a bit of a respite this year but nooooo.... Last year was good though. Was taking Omega 3-6-9, vitamin D and 5HTP and went through it pretty well. I HATE taking Prozac as I can't bear the side effects it causes so if I can get away with not taking it I will.
It's great to have this forum and you guys to talk to as most people just think I'm rather nuts.. :o)
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Posted by paulst, 16:17 15 September 2009

No,we are the normal ones, everyone else is nuts.


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Posted by Summer, 21:21 15 September 2009

That's what I've been saying Paul but no one believes me!! :o)

Something else I found that helped last year was buying an internet radio. Random, I know but stay with me. :o). I tuned it in to the radio stations broadcasting from Australia. ABC Darwin is one of my favourites as the talk about wierd things such as the local farmers sheep and the fact that a giant plastic hot dog was stolen from the roof of the local burger/hot dog bar!! LMAO. They also report on their local weather which in our winter is their summer.... ;o) When they talk about it being 30 C its kinda nice to know that it is warm somewhere in the world. I did say it was random... :o)
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Posted by joclaire, 13:14 16 September 2009

I am so pleased I read this thread - I have just dug my lumie out and had it on for an hour at work this morning as I have been feeling grim for the apst few day!
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Posted by paulst, 16:32 16 September 2009

Hi joclaire, sorry you are starting to feel down but really glad you have found us. Ive found this forum to be very supportive and hope you do too.

Paul.
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 22:30 16 September 2009

Well surprise surprise...I thought that this forum was kinda dying really. It seems like it's perking up rather early this year, after what seemed a relatively quiet year last year.

I've been telling myself for the latter half of the summer that I must be suffering from depression of the non-seasonal type, as it was August when I felt low for the first time. I'm now really starting to wonder!

I had my lamp out once, started back on my first proper day in college (oh, well, OK, I went in for an 8.45 start and left again at 2.45!), used my dawn simulator. I'm wondering how I'm going to get myself up in time to do lamp time before going to work.

In spite of the fact that things seemed to start in August, I have had a relatively long good spell, having visited my daughter in Mexico at the end of January while she was living there. THe longest spell of 'OK' that I've had in years. A shame it didn't go on a bit longer really.

I have quite a stressful time coming up, so thinking that I ought to start a low dose of medication soon. There has been quite a bit of sunshine here over the last few days, so that tends to put me off my guard rather.
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Posted by Koko, 13:43 17 September 2009

Hi there.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has good old regular depression year long, plus SAD in the fall and winter?
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Posted by paulst, 16:05 17 September 2009

Hi Koko, welcome, you could have written that for me!

I get low level depression through the year, it gets much worse during the Winter when sad rears its ugly head.

Paul.
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Posted by andrew1970, 16:30 19 September 2009

I must admit I have had to use my lightbox throughout the summer due to our lack of a long enough bright spell this year. Not the first year I have done that right enough.
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Posted by sue, 17:35 20 September 2009

hiya Andrew im the same i use my light box throughout the year as it does seem to make a difference just wish i had done it this yr as we have had a bad summer never mind u live and learn.
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Posted by marky999, 17:10 21 September 2009

Thanks for the replies :-) I'm so glad i'm not the only one feeling like this sooooooooooooooo early this year ! lol

I'm usually okish till about end Oct begining November, but this year like I said , it was like someone flicked a switch.

I just hate the anxious feeling that comes with SAD , anxious for no reason at all, and the cloudy thick head that makes you feel like a zombie !

Marky Mark :-)

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Posted by Suzie, 20:11 21 September 2009

Hi everyone, I am with you all on that... it's deffo time to get the lightbox out and have made my appointment at GP for Wed so back on the meds...oh the joys :-)
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Posted by paulst, 16:17 22 September 2009

Hi Suzie, it looks like we are all getting ready for yet another Winter, im not too bad yet but have noticed that, im taking longer to do things.


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Posted by Suzie, 19:14 22 September 2009

Hi Paul, good to hear from you, yes onwards and upwards hey. Glad your not feeling too bad yet, have you been on your meds through the summer as well?
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 20:07 22 September 2009

I know I have a lot on at the moment, but my concentration is shocking!
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Posted by paulst, 21:08 22 September 2009

Yes, ive stayed on medication throughout the year and fingers crossed, I might have a half decent winter, (well at least I can hope).


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Posted by Sleepy- bear, 12:49 24 September 2009

I've been on medication throughout they year, but this year i'm finding it's hitting me hard early on.
But i love Summers idea for taking the extra vitamins. Might try to dose up on those too. I cna't afford to have a bad winter. i'm still fairly new to my job and my colleagues will think i am loopy, plus i need to plan my wedding for May!
However i feel like someone hung a lead weight around my neck at the start of this week, and i can't seem to shoo the dark cloud above my head away. It keeps following me!!
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Posted by Suzie, 12:02 25 September 2009

Hi Sleepy-bear, try just to take each day as it comes rather than think too far ahead otherwise it will all just seem too overwhelming.

We too were planning our wedding for May next year but have put it back to Sept so that I have April-August to prepare for it. I knew there was no way I would be able to cope with the arrangements during the winter.

Hope you start to feel better soon x
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Posted by maxak8, 22:01 26 September 2009

Hi, tried everything, light box 10,000 lux, anti depressants , psychiatrist,going back for another rethink ? worst symptoms for me, lack of energy and having the life sucked out of me,not good! Have found taking Siberian ginseng has helped me a lot but early days, personally not a negative person and my thoughts are now focused on moving abroad, cant really carry on with the summers becoming increasingly worse as time goes on. Not taking this lightly, will have to leave people who are very close to me and deeply love but I feel I am just existing waiting for the summer to come along and get re- energised! but it has,nt , my life force seems to be draining away, cant or wont go on like this.That may be the only alternative for me. A tough one !
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Posted by Me, 23:16 27 September 2009

Hi ya

Doing ok this year, last year started mid august due to being in a caravan in a forest where it was either raining or full of midges - hence lack of light. This year plonked caravan in sunny place away from blood sucking insects and it has certainly put off the SAD symptoms for 6 weeks or so - cool.

Had a couple of troubled days but overall doing ok! Just starting to realise the first symptoms of sad - in my case late nights, eating more carbs and being extremely happy when an exercise is cancelled!! Still I must work really hard to get these three things in order to give me a little more time before i started me sleepy stuff.

Am wanting to get a job but am really worried that I will not be able to cope during the winter time. As you will all know there is nothing worse than having to drag yourself out of bed to look after the family, house and work when ou feel like you have had no sleep for days. I will feel such a failure if i dont manage it (most other people do)- maybe it will be then that I have to come to terms with the depth of my SAD as I will have no personal time to exercise/sleep as I need to to keep myself sane.


Maxak8, The two sides of SAD...

Looking at your dilema with my SAD winter head on - I would feel pessimistic about anything including the move. Staying here during the winter, surrounded by supportive friends etc would help a little but wouldnt touch my feelings. And the thought about being away from those same people would be worse. Thinking about moving and the work attached to it would be daunting, and frightfully tiring. Oh just the thought of it would send my brain in a spin.

However the same situation in a summer climate would be different. I would get a my hyper spring 'high',where I would see it all as a big adventure and organise tons of fantastic things to do, eat less, exercise more (and wear myself out!)and be happy away from my family. The two sides of SAD eh!!

Close family commitments refrain me from moving else I would be the first in the cue chuck - However, Ive had SAD for as long as I can remember and found numerous ways of being able to cope during the winter. You are really not alone in your feelings chuck.

In the meantme, pop to the doctors, if only for a chat and a moan. Try to take control of your SAD and not let it overload you with feelings. Exercise is brilliant (and can get you to socialise without you really thinking about it), vits, healthy eating are all boring stuff but do help. Oh and dont be embarrassed to take a power nap should you need one or a power walk at lunchtime for that matter. I take 5htp for my bad days but it doesnt work for everyone. If you are interested best look up the pros and cons on the internet as its apparently had a bit of history! My Lumie morning light alarm is brilliant, couldnt cope without it. My light box is great and gives me a high, but i find I dont always have the time to say still in front of it for half/hour at a time.

Oh and I was told once by one GP that almost half the population (a little inflated me thinks but I get the message) is on antidepressents for one thing or another but we just dont talk about it (some work better than others!) So dont worry ask for help

Good to speak to you all.
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Posted by Patsy1, 18:03 28 September 2009

Hi, Does anyone out there get panic attacks with SAD? I recognise the other symptoms but also get the miserable panic attacks as well. How do you cope with these?
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 18:40 28 September 2009

I have panic attacks when I'm really ill with SAD, but I think it's just an indication that I'm not coping and worrying that I'm going to make a complete t*t of myself bursting into tears, falling asleep or forgetting something simple.
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Posted by Patricia, 19:02 29 September 2009

Hi All, well here I go again, I can fully understand what you mean Marky 999, I felt it really just happen today, I have been in tears for most of the day, now I know this is really bad, but I actually heard about some people being killed in a train crash and thought how lucky they were, wishing it was me. Not another year of this crap, time for the lightbox I think, just hoping it works.
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Posted by maxak8, 22:09 29 September 2009

Patricia, you will always find some way of getting through this, just at times it can get the better of people, so just hang on in there and work through it. I do no what it feels like and there are people out there supporting you and wishing you well x
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Posted by Patricia, 11:19 30 September 2009

Thank maxak8, I always seem to find my way back to this forum at this time of the year, it's like a comfort blanket you can wrap round yourself because you know there are people here who really understand how you are feeling, I have some great friends but a few of them try to understand but I think they think you just have to pull your socks up and get on with it lol, I keep trying to tell them it doesn't quite work like that.
Every year I keep saying it's not going to effect me, not this year, hahahahaha, then 'bang' here we go again.
I will get through it, just as I do every year, it's the bit from now until then that's the bugbear.
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Posted by paulst, 20:44 30 September 2009

Anybody have trouble remembering things? Im not sure if its the medication or the effects of sad, but my memory is rubbish at the moment.


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Posted by PurpleIvy, 08:36 2 October 2009

Patricia, I always start out thinking that I'll be OK. Keeps me sane.

Paul, I'm not too hot on memory at the best of times, when I get under pressure for whatever reason then it gets worse. I suppose the winter season, plus medication is a kind of pressure to the system so yes, memory is pretty poo! I try and write things down, which is only good if you look at the list. Also alarm on phone
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Posted by Purplelally, 15:59 2 October 2009

Hi all,
I'm new to the forum so I hope you don't mind me gate crashing the discussion.
I was reading above about the cross over with SAD and Depression. Having SAD doesn't mean you can't also have Depression. The two are often found together. (Adding insult to injury!) There is also a seasonal aspect to Depression - you find it gets worse in winter.
Check out Seasonal Affective Disorders Association website if you haven't found it already which I've found helpful.
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Posted by maxak8, 20:36 2 October 2009

Hi,the bit about SAD and depression, very difficult one?What causes what and also what is the end result?The hard thing that may happen is people who may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder may get wrongly Diagnosed and treated not according to their Requierments,very hard.For me I feel like I am losing my sanity and to find enough courage to approach someone in the medical profession and they may get it wrong ? I have been there,and then It can become a lot more difficult, so what do other people feel?
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Posted by Amalthea, 10:54 6 October 2009

Paulst, the memory problems can be caused by inadequate or poor quality sleep. I have fibromyalgia and I've learned this. In talking to the sleep doctor, I learned that people who have sleep apnea also have memory issues.

I was hopeful that I just had fibro. Last winter wasn't bad for me and (in denial), I stayed away from the forum. The night before last, I struggled with sleep and had seen several overcast days. Yesterday morning, I was in a terribly foul mood. It ended up being a beautifully sunny day and my spirits lifted.

Really kind of disappointed to admit that I seem to be in for another round of SAD.

-- Amalthea
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Posted by sophie, 19:53 11 October 2009

hello everybody,

pleeeeeeeeeease i really need your help its suuupe rimportant, its just a really really really short survey, 10 super fast question... link of my post can be found here..

http://www.lumie.com/forum/2009-10-09/sad-survey-for-design-project-need-help
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Posted by Sir Serotonin, 00:06 12 October 2009

Hi all
Done it again. Edgy, tired,feeling anti-social, hitting the bakers, going to bed at 9. And all because I fail from year to year to remember to use the light regularly, and just how crap this condition is.
The penny has dropped now of course. But I still feel like an idiot.
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Posted by paulst, 16:36 12 October 2009

I must admit im starting to feel pretty low, days are getting shorter and my anxiety levels are starting to rise, I think ive started even earlier than usual this year.
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Posted by daisythefirst, 19:54 14 October 2009

I thought I was doing well so far, but not so good now - feeling worthless and depression is kicking in, and I'm so tired.
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Posted by Donna, 19:09 21 October 2009

Have just started taking 30mg of Citalopram this week as 20mg wasn't helping as much as last year. (2nd year on anti-depressants). Started light therapy early last year but did not help at all. The anxiety is scary but hope to improve. Please can us SADDIES have a winter holiday on the NHS lol!!!
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Posted by Donna, 19:13 21 October 2009

Patsy1...........

Just read your above post re:panic attacks. I am on Citalopram due to my panic attacks taking over my life each winter. I felt I was dying! I found it difficult to sometime sgo out the door due to panicking so much so I do feel for you hun. I am sure many others get panic attacks too due to SAD. They would last for a few hours sometimes. This put a strain on my relationship each winter. The Citalopram prevents my panic attacks so wish I tried them years ago!
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Posted by Donna, 19:19 21 October 2009

Hi Amalthea!

Here we go again!!!

Me too! I kept away from this forum most of last winter as I too was in Denial but mostly due to having the best winter in 20 years thanks to starting Citalopram!
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Posted by Koko, 22:05 21 October 2009

Hi all.
Can anyone comment on how their families and friends support them? Do you have to ask/explain, or do they just scoop you up when you're down? What kinds of things make you feel better? I find SAD soooo isolating. It's the worst feeling in the world to be lonely and want comfort but not able to ask for it. I'm like a sponge and can only absorb, nothing to give out. Can anyone relate?
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Posted by Patricia, 22:41 21 October 2009

Although I have suffered from SAD for many years now but I find that my family just think oh here she goes again really, I think unless people have suffered from SAD they really don't comprehend the situation.
I have friends who thinks it's as easy as just getting out for a walk, sometimes it's trying to get out which is harder as the winter progresses.
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Posted by COLIN37, 09:00 22 October 2009

Thats how I feel patricia. Sometimes I sit in my van wanting to start working and just can't motivate myself to get out of the van. If my customers ever saw me they would think I was loony. I talk to myself and force myself to get out. 10 mins after I start working (outside) I am fine and can work all day without problems.

So far my light box and dawn simulator seems to be helping me to be more boosted, but its still only been a week, but good things so far... Am looking into 5HTP too. lets see......
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Posted by DeNNis, 23:26 22 October 2009

My gp didnt seem to know anything. They just want me ti have more antidep. I dont really want too. Can a light really change these really low feelings?
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Posted by COLIN37, 08:08 23 October 2009

Its worth a try, Dennis. But do research before you buy one. You can buy them from various outlets (like the one of this forum) with a gurantee that if it dosnt work within 30 days they will give a full refund, they even pay the P&P...

So you can try before you buy and stand to lose nothing. You could also try ebay if money is a bit tight, but buy one of the known brands, not a cheap led light etc... If you dont like it you can relist it on ebay again ;-)

For me it has been great. But I needed a powerful light to be able to get the therapie in 30 mins before I go to work. You might like it. You cant lose, its worth a try.
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Posted by jaydee67, 11:46 24 October 2009

Just found this forum, I've had a light visor for years, last year I bought a Lumie ZIP and now I can't find the instructions for it when I need it! Anyone help?

Been feeling low, anxious, headachy and stomach not right - took a duh! moment to make me think - time of year, SAD! Been on anti-depressants (Citalopram) for the last 2 years and came off them in the summer which is why the SAD hasn't been as bad. May have to go back to the docs and get the tablets out again if the light isn't enough.
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Posted by Donna, 11:49 25 October 2009

Hi there and welcome,

Sorry to hear you are having a bad time. I started on Citalopram 20mg last winter after using my lightbox for many years and just didn't help. This winter am back on citalopram but have up the dose to 30mg so far and was starting to get panic attacks again. I will now always use citalopram each winter for 6 months as it has given me a better quality of life in winter time. If you are struggling with the lightbox and have found the citalopram helpful, maybe you should reconsider taking them again for the winter time?? Nothing wrong with that. Hope this helps,

Donna :-)
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Posted by maxak8, 12:46 25 October 2009

Hi, sorry to hear that you are struggling. I think it is very important to research what type of light box will suit you, the top of the range are the one,s? that emit 10.000 lux and usually they recommend at least 30 minutes a day, and to be positioned about a meter away, they all come with adequate instructions. There is always a problem with anti depressants, mainly the side affects!a natural alternative, which are probably endless,is perhaps to try Korean ginseng,at there stated dose.I feel whatever you try is unique to you as an individual and even if it has a placebo effect but it works for you stick with, GP,s aren't always switched on to the detrimental effects of SAD that ruin a persons quality of life and increase there isolation. good luck to whatever you find that suits you.
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 16:23 25 October 2009

Lumie will email you the ZIP instructions. You can find the email address elsewhere on this site.
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Posted by jaydee67, 19:14 25 October 2009

I find my tolerance disappears at this time of year - I don't suffer fools and my hubby gets it in the neck often! I get anxious and stressy and either want to hibernate or clear out the cupboards when I am feeling antsy. My friend has told me tonight she has noticed a difference in me in the last week or so.

Thanks Purple Ivy - I found the email address and have asked them for the instructions - will no doubt find them once I have them!

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Posted by Patricia, 16:56 26 October 2009

Hi guys, just checking my laptop is in hospital just now lol, I am borrowing my daughters one to check emails etc., just thought I'd have a quick nose on here while I was at it.

I am finding it harder now that the clocks have gone back, yuck.

A very good friend just offered me a use of her holiday home in Cyprus for a couple of months, if only it was that easy to just drop everything and go, I would be there in a shot lol.

I do think of you as I try to get through the day and it's great to know that somewhere out there, there are people who really understand what this horrid thing is like.
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Posted by jaydee67, 17:45 26 October 2009

Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to spend a couple of months in the sunshine? Hubby won a trip to the Seychelles in Feb last year - blissful 5 days, wish it could have been longer.
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Posted by Donna, 18:28 26 October 2009

Hi Patrica,

Yes I wish we didn't have to change the clocks at all. Hope all is well with you as you said you were in hospital. Get well soon and hope you return home very soon x
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Posted by Patricia, 22:24 26 October 2009

Hi Donna, I think you picked me up wrong, I said my laptop is in hospital lol, I am using my daughters one just now.

Thank you for the good wishes though that is so sweetx
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Posted by COLIN37, 08:12 27 October 2009

I find the spring change of clock is worse for me. The autumn change is not great because of the dark mornings, but when the clocks go forward in spring and suddenly im getting up at 6am but my body thinks it is 5am, thats murder!!!
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Posted by Donna, 17:58 27 October 2009

Me too Colin. Pain in the backside!

Patrica, happy to hear you are not ill in hospital lol! Sorry about that x
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Posted by ClaireB, 17:13 28 October 2009

Not feeling it yet. Infact strangely enough I'm actually Enjoying this time of year. Maybe because I'm now unemployed and I get up when it's light. Also, I've changed my mindset. Instead of thinking "Oh great the nights are drawing in" I welcome it. It's really helped. Just have to see how I go. I really hope I've "cured" myself. Dr still won't take me seriously but I'm upping sticks in Jan to Devon so will find a new Dr if it rears it's ugly head. I will not be beaten.
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Posted by calm, 19:20 1 November 2009

Ah,yes. It's November 1st...
I've been wondering why I've been feeling so miserable, for the last week or so.
Just noticed the Winter Blues book on my shelves, and the penny dropped!
I'll be getting out my light box and dusting it down, right now.
Been using my Bodyclock for the lovely gentle wake-up, but quite forgot about the box.
Calm
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Posted by Patricia, 19:55 1 November 2009

Hi Guys,
I am back in the land of the internet, I got my laptop back on Friday and this is the first time I have had to check in.
It's been kind of up and down lately, I am find it hard to function on an even keel, I am hoping to get a new job which I am hoping will give me the motivation to keep my mood up, will have to wait and see.
I hope the rest of you are all coping well.
ClairB, well done you for managing to get your head around it, I hope for your sake you really have beaten it.
I am trying to stay positive, but I know that the nearer it gets to December the worse it will get.
Can I ask anyone really, but I bought a light alarm clock thing, not a body clock, but similar, the only thing is that at night I can't turn the light off completely which means that my bedroom is too light to actually fall asleep, silly me threw the instruction manual out or at least I think I did, are you meant to be able to shut the light off or does it stay on all night?
Thank you.
ClaireB
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Posted by ClaireB, 15:50 2 November 2009

Patricia, if you know the make and model of your clock you should easily be able to find an instruction manual online.

I don't know whether I have beaten it, I have a sneaking suspicion it may just be down to waking up when it's light.. I'm taking full advantage though, getting up at the crack of Dawn to enjoy maximum day light hours. Also, I'm fully induldging in comfort foods which really help too.

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