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I discovered a name for my winter doldrums a few years ago. After reading up on S.A.D., I purchased a couple of Verilux Happy Eyes lamps for my office. I also changed most of the light bulbs in my house to natural spectrum bulbs. Recently I bought a "Sunshine Simulator" from the same company. It seems to help. I don't feel as blah, bored, listless, restless, etc.

http://www.verilux.net/

ditto :(

Time to follow the endless summer, it should be early spring in Australia. :thumbsup

I know people who have the same problem. I forget the actual name but it can be a serious depression.

That problem is easy to solve, all you have to do is change your light bulbs.

"Full Spectrum Lighting" is what you need :glugglug

http://www.naturallighting.com/


VITA-LITE, Vita-Lite - The Original Full Spectrum Light Developed for Dr. Ott! The only natural full spectrum fluorescent light bulb that illuminates details and color with the same accuracy as natural outdoor daylight. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs can brighten your business like no other conventional fluorescent light bulb because they simulate the crisp, full color and ultraviolet spectrum of natural outdoor light.

Vita-Lite's full spectrum, full color, natural light portrays true colors, and can reduce fatigue, glare and eye strain from VDT Screens. Vita-Lite fluorescent lighting is pleasant, natural, bright, and stimulating. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs can also reduce SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), excellent for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) in students. Vita-Lite fluorescent light bulbs are the only choice for offices, schools, stores, factories, banks, and dental facilities.

:thumbsup

http://search.ebay.com/VITA-LITE_W0Q...leZVIT A-LITE

These are rare since the company is dead but they are the best.

hahahahah, I'm not at that point yet, hopefully never

yup thats the key, also increase ur B complex vitamins

ah, maybe those GE natural light bulbs that are advertised on TV all the time will help? I think I will open all the blinds during the day. I have tons of french doors so that will let some light in. Thing is I spend much more time outside in the winter. It's just too hot here in the summer. In the winter I like to take my laptop out to the pool patio and work there. Bad thing there is that I still have not gotten my pool screen replaced since Charley.

Thanks everyone for the ideas, I guess this depression is more common than I thought. That makes me feel better. So I'm gonna excersise more, who am I fooling? LOL. I am GOING TO START excersisiing. Get some natural light bulbs. Open the drapes and french doors, get some fresh air circulating in the house.

Thanks for the link, I wonder if they sell those here.

Oh MY GOD

http://www.zoloft.com/index.asp?pageid=14

Some common symptoms of OCD include:

Obsessions


Thoughts about contamination, or germs
Doubts about safety, doing harm, or being harmed CHECK
A need for order, to have things "just right" CHECK
Fear of making mistakes CHECK
Fear of behaving in a socially unacceptable manner

I'm 3 out of 5 on that one





Compulsions


Repeated actions, such as hand-washing
Checking and rechecking that something has been done CHECK
Arranging objects over and over CHECK
Counting/repeating
Hoarding objects and feeling unable to throw them away CHECK

3 out of 5 there too. Now I'm starting to worry. This page mentions saritonin whatever. Is that chemical linked to SAD ?

I've been feeling exactly the same way for the last 3 weeks, as soon as it got really cold. No motivation, none of my usual excitement about new projects etc.

I'm thinking about skipping Vegas & heading for a sunny beach with some Coronas instead. :glugglug