Snowy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Do you think i should go and see the doctor to make sure that its SAD? With your symptoms Helly, it's worth getting it checked out. Could be something simple, but it could also be something like anaemia that has similar symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Big hugs to you all too - I was very depressed after having Rosie and my (now) ex leaving, some days it was hard just get out of my nightie and wipe the snot off my face, but having to go straight back to work helped in a way - it was very tiring, but gave me some focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I am not trying to make light of this but, the acronym needs rearranging, who thought it would help to call it SAD, ADS would be better surely. I used to work with a guy who suffered in a big way it, I had never heard of it before and when he said he suffered from SAD I thought well get a life then! I felt a terrible when he explained. You live and learn. On a brighter note the rain stopped when I changed my Avatar!! like I hoped it would. August, September and October will be scorchers! don't quote me as I have the same get out clause as Michael Fish. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Have been thinking about getting a lamp but wasnt sure how good they where and didnt want to buy one if it wouldnt work...... Yes, I suffer from it too - though quite mildly compared to others. It hasn't kicked in yet. I have a BrightSpark lamp which I got from OutsideIn http://www.outsidein.co.uk/sadrange.htm and it does make a difference. I have it next to my PC at work and you do get some odd looks from colleagues/visitors as it is extremely bright! You also don't pay VAT on SAD lights. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I usually find that admitting something brings another load of people out of the woodwork saying 'oh yes that happened to me too'. It's always good to know you are not alone! This is SO true. I was off work for six months in 2001 due to depression and was on tablets for a couple of years after that. When you started talking about it it's amazing how many people have either been through something similar or have a family member/friend who have. There is far too much stigma still attached to any form of mental illness Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thanks for that, yeah I like the look of the bright spark one.....Would sit nice next to my laptop and I could move it about easily....... Im managing to spend money like "Ooops, word censored!"odys business this week lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Be warned if you've not used one before - they are terrifyingly bright when you switch them on! I soon got used to mine though. There's a bit in the instruction book that made me laugh. Under common questions it says "Is it OK to wear sunglasses when using the light?" Unsurprisingly, the answer is that if you wear sunglasses then the light won't have any affect on you Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 There's a bit in the instruction book that made me laugh. Under common questions it says "Is it OK to wear sunglasses when using the light?" Unsurprisingly, the answer is that if you wear sunglasses then the light won't have any affect on you Thats funny Well thats that ordered, hopefully will be with me Monday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I went to the doctors today, waited for 2 hours to be seen and was diagnosed with mild/moderate depression so that's me back on the anti-depressants then I had post-natal depression with Abi (8 years ago) and seem to have struggled on and off since then so to be honest it's a relief to be on the tablets again. I'm fed up with feeling like this and fed up with feeling guilty about it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Oh you poor thing Helly Big hugs to you. I read yesterday that a diet rich in protein and omega 3 helps depression; guess what has loads of these? EGGS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I had a month's worth of AD's just after I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in Oct 2002. *Hugs* to Helly Welly, will you be having a follow-up visit to your doctors? It's v annoying when you have to wait for ages in there, especially when you are going with the symptoms you have.... i must admit I am not too good at the mo, I have the anniversaries of a couple of deaths & am feeling a bit emotionally fragile. That's why I took what the DH said to me yesterday about the hall door being open so personally. I got up this morning at 4.30 to compose an email to school about the "discussion" yesterday, I sent it to my friend instead & feel much better for writing things down, I find that helps. My Christian faith is a great source of comfort, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I'm going back to the doctors in 3 weeks, i've never seen that doctor before but she was really good. I'm off on holiday on Sunday so that should do me some good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Enjoy your hols- where are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 To the sunny Isle of Wight for two weeks of camping!!! A cheap holiday this year so that we can afford to have two week in Paris next year! Actually, we love camping and the Isle of Wight has so many places to visit that we like. We are not the type of people to go and sit by a pool, we go on holiday to explore and visit tourist attractions. Of cousre, this means that we aren't too reliant on the weather, although i am ever hopeful of at least a few dry days Thanks for the hugs, by the way, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Well the sun is up and I thought, instead of moping around and over sleeping I would get up sort the animals out, have breakfast and fight this miserable mood ive been in for days...... Lets hope the sun keeps shining, never know I might make it passed lunch time without wanting to go back to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 It's still cloudy here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Dare hardly mention this, but there is blue sky here. I can just about remember what it looks like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 I have just checked bbc weather - 20c and clear skys........They must have it wrong surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Sunny and cloudy here. No rain yet though. Quite warm too - trellis over conservatory door to repel unwanted boarders Starboyhull - where's the first egg pic? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I feel v disorientated- been to the flicks to watch HP&OP & we have blue skies & sunshine on our emergence!!!!!!!! Whooo hooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Finally its a nice day hear!!!! blue skys and sun. had a busy day building the chicken run!!! iam happy to actually get some work done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Helly hope you have a great holiday! Sorry to put the dampers on things, but it's going to pour down tomorrow! (Glad we'll be in a marquee at Ryton! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Looks like your right Snowy.......Although its fine in Hull from 7-11am i will just have to get up early again and grab a few hours sun...... I am going to check with Andy about coming tomorrow, although he has a lot on next week and wants an easy weekend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Well my light box arrived from outsidein so im very pleased......Thought I would try it straight away........Dont they get warm though, need a fan on behind it Looks pretty cool sat next to my laptop on the desk....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Done my walk for this morning...rained Your light box will help Karl BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
