New Member (6 Mar 02) 2messages

Topic: New member

posted by Lisa on 2002-01-27 03:38:29


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Hi everyone,

I believe I have suffered with SAD for a number of years (about 8) but it has worsened since having my two children.

I am fine in the summer but start to dread winter from about September and come spring I feel that a heavy burden has been lifted and feel so much happier. I also took a 2 hour walk over the park on our last sunny day and it got me through the next couple of days.

I find Christmas extremely stressful and feel as though I can't function or cope as well as everyone else around me.

My doctor is convinced I am suffering from post-natal depression but I feel that this has made my SAD worse (otherwise why would I feel much happier in the summer). She prescribed me with Lustral but after just 2 days I felt like a zombie with no will, motivation and just wanted to lie in bed all day. I took myself off it and am looking into getting a light box and taking my future sun hols in Feb rather than during the summer.

When I mentioned SAD to my doctor she didn't seem to take it very seriously and didn't think a lightbox would be the answer. However, I'd rather try something natural than strong medication which made me into something I never want to be again.

Grateful for anyone's stories, experiences with light therapy.

Lisa


Clare

Topic: Re: New member

posted by Clare on 2002-03-06 10:32:33


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Hi Lisa, I have had SAD and CFS for 4 years now. I also have 2 children , and yes it's hard at xmas time for me too.

I got a light box in December, and this winter i was still bad, (i think i left it to late in the year to start useing it.)

Welcome , and i hope by now (march)you are feeling much better, i am!! Email me if you like, Clare