So here's what's going on in my life right now:
I've been extremely irritable. At the kids. At the hubby. Just irritable. I've even thought to myself, "What is going on."
In the past three weeks, I've bought about 8 large bags of candy and I've been eating bits and pieces every day. I was doing so well before the holidays but now I've fallen off the wagon.
I just want to get in my bed, under my warm down comforter, and sleep.
I've noticed my behavior changes .. and I know my husband has noticed my behavior changes (even though he's been nice enough not to say anything) but I didn't realize what was REALLY going on until a friend mentioned it to me yesterday. I'm experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder and I know I'm not the only one.
SAD typically occurs during the late fall and winter and is most common in young adult women. But according to emedicinehealth.com, it can affect men and women of any age. The website says some lifestyle changes may help prevent SAD or improve symtoms. Here's what you can do:
Spend at least 30 minutes outside every day.
Take daily walks. Exercise.
Increase indoor lighting with regular lamps and fixtures.
Like all types of depression, SAD can have a devastating effect on your life. If you have feelings of extreme sadness, hopelessness or emptiness or you find it impossible to carry on life as normal, contact your doctor.
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Hi Nancy, I listen to your show most mornings and I just looked at your blog for the first time and I noticed this entry. I also suffer from SAD and have for many years. Your advise is good but I thought I would tell you what works best for me. I find that using a tanning bed helps immensely. Not for the tan but the warm light. Its great. That is if you don't have any sun alergies or sensetivity. You can even use sunblock. You still get the warm light. I love it.
I have a tanning bed, and I haven't used it all winter! Maybe that's what's wrong with me!
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