Anyone dealing with SAD?

[Terri70 37]

Have you ever had just "one of those days"? You know the kind that you don't feel well but you're not sick? The kind that makes you just want to go home from work and curl up in your bed and sleep all day and all night? Yep. It's that kinda day for me today. I think a lot of it has to do with my SAD and it's flaring cause it's overcast, gloomy and cold out. I don't want to do anything. How do you get out of this mood/feeling?

(Sorry I know this is not WLS related but I know you will understand. )

[vrm2bfit 35]

I'm having the same problem. Lets blame it on the weather. Ha ha. I have found myself in a funk and haven't worked out in two weeks but today i taking my butt to the gym today! I gotta shake this feeling and working out make me feel good, so back to the gym i must go.

But cuddling in bed sounds soooooo good right about now.

Fight the feeling, this will pass soon1

[Helie 3]

I feel same. Some days I just wanna hide in my bed. I KNOW its not okay since I got things I need to do, like searching for a new job. When I feel like this I try to do meditation, listen to some nice music, or go for a walk even if its cold outside, since it helps me to feel better. Try finding something to do that makes you feel happy even those days. Big Hug

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[AnnieGreen 84]

SAD can be treated with an ultraviolet (not tanning) light; you can get the bulbs at places like Lowe's or Home Depot. Put one wherever you sit most i.e., chair or desk at work. It really helps.

Also, IMHO, daylight saving change doesn't help!

[Terri70 37]

31 minutes ago, AnnieGreen said:

SAD can be treated with an ultraviolet (not tanning) light; you can get the bulbs at places like Lowe's or Home Depot. Put one wherever you sit most i.e., chair or desk at work. It really helps.

Also, IMHO, daylight saving change doesn't help!

Can you tell me if the bulbs at Lowes are the Natural Light ones or what they are called that I would need to get? This is a great suggestion. Thanks.

[brightfaith 187]

I have a light box that has natural light -- it's called DayLight, and I got it from Amazon. I don't use it enough, though. I have depression year-round, but it definitely gets worse in the winter when there is less daylight. It also helps, if you work during the day and do not generally have windows, it is good to get out for a few minutes and take a walk.

I would also so love to be in my bed right now...

[Little Green 583]

I'm not sure about SAD as I already have depression but definitely have been feeling gloomy and not wanting to go for walks. Which is silly b/c I have fleece-lined active wear that keeps me toasty and I absolutely love being outside on nature trails. So why don't I want to do it? Very weird... not sure if it's seasonal or something else. But you are not alone!

[AnnieGreen 84]

18 hours ago, Terri70 said:

Can you tell me if the bulbs at Lowes are the Natural Light ones or what they are called that I would need to get? This is a great suggestion. Thanks.

I get the Purely UV ones because they fit into all the lights we have. I find it helps.. I grew up where there was lots of light, year round, and to SE part of US where it's overcast. It makes a difference!

[Stella S 612]

Winter? Just let me sleep!! I use a light box as well. Darker hours mean more naturally produced melatonine plus the body needs natural light to create serotonin. Days get longer 21 December and I am counting. Big hugs and be kind to yourself.

[Terri70 37]

I'm so excited. My boss is paying for a pack of "natural light" light bulbs for my office. YAY! (Not that they were so expensive that I couldn't pay for them)