Posted by Leor on June 29, 2003, at 19:46:18
In reply to Re: Interested in learning about summer S.A.D. » Leor, posted by MB on June 28, 2003, at 19:50:43
I am beginning to think that lifestyle adjustments can offer some relief to summer S.A.D. sufferers. I have heard the following suggestions:
- swimming in a cool swimming pool daily
- wearing sunglasses- recognizing that you are more stress prone during the summer months and modifying
Activities accordinglyI have also derived some benefit from the use of an air ionization unit. It is turned on nightly before bed. By equalizing the polarity of the air ions, it allows my respiratory system a respite from stress.. I sleep better and wake up feeling more rested. The model I use is manufactured by wein. Please note that air ionization is not a quack remedy: there is longitudinal empirical study which verifies it efficacy as an adjunct treatment for depression, anxiety, and allergies.
> > Hi Babblers. I suffer from reverse seasonal
> > affective disorder (manifests itself during the
> > summer from approximately early June to mid
> > September). Beyond the usual lethargy and
> > insomnia I have been having feelings of intense
> > worthlessness and apprehension. I am interested
> > to learn whether there are other reverse S.A.D.
> > sufferers out there in babble-land and to
> > discover what their coping strategies are
> > (whether pharmacological or lifestyle).
> > If I find any workable techniques, I'll
> > certainly pass them along.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Leor
>
>
> My moods definitely cycle witht the seasons, and I am *much* worse in the Summer. My mom's the same way. We used to joke that she was "allergic" to it. The symptoms of my depression are atypical meaning, I over sleep, over eat, suffer "leaden" fatigue, etc. In the Summer, I feel like the sun and the heat are suffocating me, crushing me...as if there is some "life-essence" that is being leached from me. The fatigue worsens, I spend less and less time outdoors and more time in bed. I start needing 12-13 hrs of sleep a day, etc. I hate it. Have you ever gotten a really bad sunburn, and then felt fatigued and sick the next day? I feel that way if I spend only 30 minutes in the direct Summer sunlight. My skin even burns slightly, but there's no reddness.
>
> I'm glad you brought this up because I didn't know other people out there had "reversed" seasonal cycles in mood and symptoms.
>
> I haven't found a cure....hehheh...I just try to stay out of the sun from about 10am to about 6pm. Once the sun goes lower in the sky (say 7-8pm) and the air cools off, I GET OUTDOORS!!! I need to spend time outside for my well being, and I find that if I utilize the morning and evening hours to get out and walk and soak up the beauty of the outdoors, I feel better in general. However, I try to stay inside with the shades drawn (hopefully sleeping) during the hottest part of the day.
>
> MB
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