Posted by Susan J on December 2, 2003, at 8:55:53
In reply to Re: Getting Depressed Again » Susan J, posted by sb417 on December 2, 2003, at 0:30:59
Hello,
> Hello, Susan. Do you, by any chance, have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? I purchased a bright light/"sunbox" (NOT to be confused with a sunlamp) several years ago.
<<You know, that could be a possibility. One of the reasons I value these boards is that people have so much more experience than I do. I've had depressive episodes all my adult life, but have been able to pull out of them eventually. And *not* because I was smart and researched it or tried to learn about different types of depression. I think they just kind of ended on their own. So I don't have much knowledge at all in this area.But this last one was almost life-ending as far as I'm concerned, and I spent so much time and what little energy I had doing the counseling and meds to feel at least human again. But now that the *huge* depressive crisis is over, I have no clue how to cope with ups and downs or return of depression. Or the ability to even consider whether I've got SAD. It's difficult for me to discern exactly what's going on in my head right now.....
I know I *do* get bummed every year this time, but I figured it was because it's so family oriented, and my family is a bit of a mess. But I also know that since I got an office with a window, I feel better in the winters, too. So it's definitely worth looking into.
Thanks!
poster:Susan J
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