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ShazzieB

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7. I think I may have a touch of SAD, too.

Reply to electric_blue68 (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 01:26 AM

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I take antidepressants all year around to keep my major depressive disorder from rearing its ugly head, but there are always stretches of time during the winter months when I'm tired all the time and want to sleep a LOT more than usual. So far, it has never lasted long enough to cause serious concern, but I may bring it up at my next appointment with my psychiatrist to see what he says.

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Just a small observation for myself re S.A.D. ... [View all] electric_blue68 Dec 6 OP

Have you tried solar spectrum lighting ? eppur_se_muova Dec 6 #1

No, never tried them... electric_blue68 Dec 6 #2

I got some relief today. multigraincracker Dec 6 #3

I have found that vitamin D supplements perfessor Dec 6 #4

I think I could sleep twelve hours a night in the winter darkness. hunter Dec 6 #5

Look on the bright side. Zackzzzz Dec 7 #6

True, it won't be that long till Solstice. And the sunset starts to get longer (incrementaly at first)after the 9th. electric_blue68 Monday #8

I shallow breathe, bad posture at the waist up. Zackzzzz Wednesday #10

TY. Interesting!... electric_blue68 Wednesday #11

I set the poles in the ground, out to the side ____/o about 45%. Zackzzzz Friday #12

Norwegian 4x4 workout, alternative Zackzzzz Yesterday #14

I think I may have a touch of SAD, too. ShazzieB Monday #7

Could be, and I totally get that! Good luck! electric_blue68 Monday #9

Well, you can try my methodology if you want to. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #13

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