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By *hristof64 OP   Man
6 days ago

swindon

As the darker nights draw in, do you become more lethargic and even depressed? It's a condition I suffered from for many years until I was made aware of the condition known as Season Adjustment Disorder.

To overcome this I purchased a solar lamp. At first I thought it was mumbo jumbo nonsense. But, they actually do work. You just put them on somewhere in your living room/office etc and they mimic natural sunlight that helps release serotonin into the brain, which over a few days helps with your mood and general wellbeing.

Has anyone else experienced this condition and what are your recommendations for helping others get though this SAD time?

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
6 days ago

Bedford

Embrace it, I go walking in the daylight hours wrap up warm fresh air etc,I also practice mindfulness meditation and live in the moment, the past has gone remember the good times, the future hasn't happened plan for it but don't rely on it as its not guaranteed. All there is ,is right now love it embrace it. works for me xx

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By *rueguyMan
6 days ago

notts

OMG the years fly by as you get older. Use to suffer SAD in the winter but all year now albeit mild.

Do love being warm and snug at home, good stuff on TV, U, Netflix and YouTube.

I think about Xmas, then at Xmas I think about Spring, then summer etc.

Also the metropolitan opera stream operas in the winter months through to June at the Broadway cinema. Baking at home more in winter months. Lovely stews . Keeps me going through the months.

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By *hristof64 OP   Man
6 days ago

swindon


"Embrace it, I go walking in the daylight hours wrap up warm fresh air etc,I also practice mindfulness meditation and live in the moment, the past has gone remember the good times, the future hasn't happened plan for it but don't rely on it as its not guaranteed. All there is ,is right now love it embrace it. works for me xx "

Very good advice. I am an outdoor kind of person who likes rambling in the countryside and forests. Especially when your wrapped up and warm, but can feel the chill on your face. Also the smells of autumn, forestry and ocean are good for our general wellbeing.

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By *rinity Rose McneilTV/TS
6 days ago

uttlesford, Essex

I suffer in Summer,, and come alive in winter.

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
6 days ago

Bedford


"Embrace it, I go walking in the daylight hours wrap up warm fresh air etc,I also practice mindfulness meditation and live in the moment, the past has gone remember the good times, the future hasn't happened plan for it but don't rely on it as its not guaranteed. All there is ,is right now love it embrace it. works for me xx

Very good advice. I am an outdoor kind of person who likes rambling in the countryside and forests. Especially when your wrapped up and warm, but can feel the chill on your face. Also the smells of autumn, forestry and ocean are good for our general wellbeing. "
this exactly xx

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By *ovecock4Man
6 days ago

grimsby

I believe you can get light bulbs or a light box but gives off light the same frequency as sunlight

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By *hristof64 OP   Man
6 days ago

swindon


"OMG the years fly by as you get older. Use to suffer SAD in the winter but all year now albeit mild.

Do love being warm and snug at home, good stuff on TV, U, Netflix and YouTube.

I think about Xmas, then at Xmas I think about Spring, then summer etc.

Also the metropolitan opera stream operas in the winter months through to June at the Broadway cinema. Baking at home more in winter months. Lovely stews . Keeps me going through the months. "

I think that good advise, I've, finding something positive to occupy your time. Watching your favourite programs, listening to music and especially home cooking and baking. As an ex Chef, it is my favourite time of the year for cooking rustic homemade stews and casserole etc. Great advise.

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By *hubbyman10Man
6 days ago

Bloxwich

I like to get out and about as much as possible, stil working and my job involves being outdoors so no problem during the week.

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By *hristof64 OP   Man
6 days ago

swindon


"I suffer in Summer,, and come alive in winter. "

I have not heard of this before, in which way do you suffer and what are your coping mechanisms?

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By *rinity Rose McneilTV/TS
6 days ago

uttlesford, Essex

Winter brings anonymity and space,

Summer the opposite.

My "coping strategy" I just get on with it,, self medicate some what.

And avoid what I need to.

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By *astDevonGuyMan
6 days ago

East Devon

Yes ,I’ve had SAD since my early teens and dread the onset of Autumn. Over the years the symptoms have evolved from general low mood through the winter months, to a daily sense of panic as twilight and darkness approaches, which I don’t get through the summer months. The return to GMT each October feels like a prison door being slammed behind me, locking me in to physical and emotional darkness .

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By *illyloverMan
6 days ago

EH48


"Embrace it, I go walking in the daylight hours wrap up warm fresh air etc,I also practice mindfulness meditation and live in the moment, the past has gone remember the good times, the future hasn't happened plan for it but don't rely on it as its not guaranteed. All there is ,is right now love it embrace it. works for me xx "

Well said and very true. Too many worry over trivial things that’s happened in the past. As it’s in the past it’s behind you and move onto better things in a positive manner.

Sometimes live is what you make it and if friends are the issue, make them ex friends as I did to a couple that weren’t friends at all as I eventually found out.

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By *ucksitupMan
6 days ago

Shrewsbury


"As the darker nights draw in, do you become more lethargic and even depressed? It's a condition I suffered from for many years until I was made aware of the condition known as Season Adjustment Disorder.

To overcome this I purchased a solar lamp. At first I thought it was mumbo jumbo nonsense. But, they actually do work. You just put them on somewhere in your living room/office etc and they mimic natural sunlight that helps release serotonin into the brain, which over a few days helps with your mood and general wellbeing.

Has anyone else experienced this condition and what are your recommendations for helping others get though this SAD time?"

It's Seasonal Affective Disorder

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By *hristof64 OP   Man
6 days ago

swindon


"Winter brings anonymity and space,

Summer the opposite.

My "coping strategy" I just get on with it,, self medicate some what.

And avoid what I need to."

Sorry to read that, but now have a better insight. When you say self medicate, is that 420 friendly?

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By *H IpswichMan
6 days ago

Ipswich


"As the darker nights draw in, do you become more lethargic and even depressed? It's a condition I suffered from for many years until I was made aware of the condition known as Season Adjustment Disorder.

To overcome this I purchased a solar lamp. At first I thought it was mumbo jumbo nonsense. But, they actually do work. You just put them on somewhere in your living room/office etc and they mimic natural sunlight that helps release serotonin into the brain, which over a few days helps with your mood and general wellbeing.

Has anyone else experienced this condition and what are your recommendations for helping others get though this SAD time?"

I've had SAD since I was 14. The daylight lamp certainly does help.

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By *awihMan
6 days ago

Aldershot


"I suffer in Summer,, and come alive in winter.

I have not heard of this before, in which way do you suffer and what are your coping mechanisms? "

Could be because we tend to wake up with the light, so during the summer we wake up earlier and go to sleep later so get less sleep. In the winter it is the opposite way round and we can struggle to wake up early for work.

As a species we were conditioned to live like that since the time of the cave man.

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By *ickSeekerMan
6 days ago

Canterbury


"I suffer in Summer,, and come alive in winter.

I have not heard of this before, in which way do you suffer and what are your coping mechanisms? "

I had heard of this before and experienced it up to a point, during long periods of relentless radiant sunlight. It's not photophobia. But days and days if uninterrupted stark sunlight, the type that almost hurts, can make me feel somewhat off, jittery, irritable and withdrawn. Ok, I'll go back to my whole under the rocks 🪱🐛

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By *3versMan
6 days ago

glasgow


"I suffer in Summer,, and come alive in winter.

I have not heard of this before, in which way do you suffer and what are your coping mechanisms?

I had heard of this before and experienced it up to a point, during long periods of relentless radiant sunlight. It's not photophobia. But days and days if uninterrupted stark sunlight, the type that almost hurts, can make me feel somewhat off, jittery, irritable and withdrawn. Ok, I'll go back to my whole under the rocks 🪱🐛 "

Move to Glasgow

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By *oeyK11Man
6 days ago

Glasgiw

4 seasons In one morning

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By *excessMan
6 days ago

Sleaford

Yes I despise winters, not so much the cold, but the dark. Seems worse as I've gotten older too

I take vit D tabs every year now which helps a little, but there's no substitute for the feeling of the sun on my skin.

I do not winter well at all🫤

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
6 days ago

Bedford

There's so much good stuff going on now the fabulous colour of autumn leaves the crisp sunny frosty days when the trees look magical covered in frost log fires in pubs and a nice bowl of homemade tomato soup with crusty bread after a nice walk in the countryside or the town's and cities just dressed up warm and people watching I love it xx

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By *ildwestheroMan
6 days ago

Llandrindod Wells

Not exactly a sun or hot weather worshipper but hate the cold and the early dark nights

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By *xLedZepxx2Man
6 days ago

Didcot

I'd say usually I do get a little down when the darker nights draw in however now I work from home and don't need to drive much in the dark it's not bothering me.

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By *ickeMan
6 days ago

watford

People going to be lot more sad , when that Reeves Budget is announced

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