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anyone else coping with SAD?

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Grandma70s Mon 12-Nov-18 14:15:00

It’s strange, but I’m the exact opposite. I love the winter nights and long hours of darkness, and start to get depressed when the days lengthen. I particularly loathe those days when it starts to get light at about 4 a.m.

I don’t think there’s a name for my condition.

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EllanVannin Mon 12-Nov-18 13:16:27

I would say quite a number of people suffer in this way myself being no exception. I've found myself mentally hurrying Christmas on as the beginning of a New Year I look for the signs of it getting lighter each week.
Though I can't tolerate the cold I loathe the dark even more. Up to now,weatherwise we're not doing too badly and because it's now sunny where I am the brightness appears to stay a bit longer.
No vitamins or light-boxes as I've been telling myself I don't need them and will just ride it out.

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Ziggy62 Mon 12-Nov-18 13:03:48

I have coped with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) since the early 80's (strangely the only year I had the flu jab). I have lots of gadgets to help including an alarm clock that wakes me gently with a soft light and a light box. I take extra vitamin D and try not to eat too much sugar or carbs. I also make myself go out for a 30minute walk each day. However this last week or 2 I feel SAD is winning and I'm losing the battle . I'm counting the days till Spring returns and sitting with back door open making the most of a fairly bright day

Just wondered if there are many other sufferers on here

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