Any ideas for seasonal depression?
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Honey, I understand! Here is what I do, and I hate before I do it, but it works. When it is cold, dark, rainy, etc. I do not want to do a thing. I'd rather lay in bed or in the house watching TV and eating all day. But, we can lead a very productive life that way can we. So what I do is drag my lazy butt to the shower, get dressed, make-up and all, and go outside and just become part of what is going on. Really it helps. Something else that helps but I hate to recommend b/c it isn't good for your overall health, is artificial sunlight. However, if you put sunblock all over you and go lay in a tanning bed for 7-10 minutes, it'll perk you up a little, but not as much as learning to enjoy the day by doing something outdorsy no matter what the weather is like.
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You might try exercise, if you don't already do that regularly. I've read studies about exercise being just as good as medication for moderate depression symptoms. You can always ask the doctor next time you go for some medical advice, they might give you samples of some anti-depressants in case you do decide to go that route. Good luck and take care!
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Do some reading about a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. It basically causes mood disturbances during different times of the year that could include irritability as one of the symptoms.
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Oh oh......I have a good one. After coming off of the holiday season a good way to wrap it up would be to analyze Christmas Carols. For example.....\n\nHave you ever really wondered about santa after listening to "Santa Claus is coming to Town?" He sees you when you're sleeping? He knows when you're awake? Almost makes him sound like a stalker!\n\nJack frost nipping at your nose? Sounds like a social issue to me.\n\nFolks dressed up like eskimos? Is that honestly politcally correct? \n\nDon't even get me started on "Rudolph." there are a million fun things you could do with that one. \n\nJust think of some funny or questionable lines from christmas carols and have fun playing with them. It could honestly be hilarious! Good luck!
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You have seasonal affective disorder. (SAD).  There are lamps you can buy that simulate sunlight that are said to work quite well.
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No cure I'm afraid, but try cuddling up under a warm duvet with some trashy DVDs and a hot toddie to help you feel better in the meantime\n\nGet well soon!
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Depression, get a good therapist and on some TEMPORARY antidepressants prescribed to ya. Experience speaking here.
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People are more depressed in winter because:\n-sunlight helps produce serotonin, which is a neurotrasmitter in the brain which helps keep us feeling happy\n-people without friends or familes know the holdays will arrive soon\n-it's too cold to enjoy the outdoors and the sun\n-mainly the first thing i said that's why people diagnosed with seasonal depression often are treated with sunlamps, to fool the brain into making more serotonin
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Find something that alleviates stress like running and playing an instrument. Cry when you need it and dont convert sadness into bitterness.\n\nGoodluck it's common....\n\n\nhttp://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/
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You can have symptoms of depression with SAD even in summer months if it is overcast.  People who live in areas of the world that only get sun for limited times during the day or year can sometimes experience the symptoms year round.  A common treatment for SAD, in addition to meds, is to give the person a light source for the home that mimics the sun's rays.  Have you ever tried this?  You also might want to get a second opinion about your diagnosis.
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Anywhere COLD and snowy.  Hot sunny beaches are extremely depressing to me, summertime depressions me to the point of having to be medicated until cooler weather starts back.  It doesn't help that I'm also allergic to the sun.  I stay inside all summer with thermal drapes drawn and only come out at night, PS I also work as a Phlebotomist (drawing blood), hummmm, might be a connection there.  Seriously, anywhere COLD.
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Sunlight, in the winter get a bulb that emits sunlight like tones or even a plant bulb. Also fresh air, mild exercises. Any exercises or stretching you do today that you didn't yesterday is an improvement.Not too much too fast so you get sore and discouraged.\n Try giving your time and energy to a group or cause, focus on others for a bit. Smile at people you come in contact with, make a nice comment to someone at least once a day. Trying to find something nice or comforting to another can often brighten your day as well. Balance your food intake into smaller more frequent meals. \nSet small goals for yourself, and mark their achievement even if only mentally. Reflect on your day don't dwell on the bad but remark on the good. As for the bad, Put it to bed so to speak before you go to bed yourself. recognize but don't let it be an excuse to feel bad, beat yourself up, or hold you back. Pick one area to improve on the next day. Also if you go to docs be sure to mention any  and all meds and supplements you are currently taking.\nGood luck, don't get discouraged by a bad moment, hour or day.
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Seasonal depression, often called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall or winter and ending in spring or early summer. It is more than just "the winter blues" or "cabin fever." A rare form of SAD known as "summer depression," begins in late spring or early summer and ends in fall.\n\nMore info at the article linked below.
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Your mental health is linked to your physical health so a good  diet and regular exercise will help. In places with hard winters some people get seasonal affective disorder due to the lack of exposure to sunlight. Your "self-talk" is very important too so if feeling down maybe write a list of all the ways you are a great person and why others like you. Comparing yourself negatively with other people won't help. Maybe write down every day one thing you can be thankful for. If you are feeling depressed talk about it with others or seek medical advice. You are not alone and people care.
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listen to some good music... *\ngo out with friends\nGo to some quiet place and enjoy the nature *\nTake some time off from work so that u dont get depressed in first place:)\n\n* these are the things I do
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Try and get out and do new things, things that you aren't bored with.  You say you go through this once a month, is it possibly a part of your menstral cycle that is affecting you?  Worth checking it out.  To be depressed you don't need to be sigh, sigh, sob, so that is worth looking into.  Good luck
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Washington\nI think we all feel the same depression when it rains a lot.\nMy cure is I bought some lights that produce the same spectrum of light that the sun does and when I'm reading or doing a puzzle I use those and it seems to make a difference.  Also I try to take a trip somewhere nice and sunny at least once during the winter which also helps to rejuvenate me.