Anyone have SAD?

[joshgambit]

I do. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I also have depression. I'm using light therapy this fall/winter, and it was suggested I also take Vitamin D.

I picked up some D3, but I'm not sure if that's what I need to be taking. It's a 5000 iu dosage.

I really enjoy the light box, it makes me feel like I'm getting some sunlight, like I can almost feel the warmth. Any other suggestions people might have to ease my depression, especially before the holidays?

Thanks!!

 

[Graybeard57]

Exercise helps me. Endorphins.

 

[tpoof]

Isa 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. Joh 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

 

[tpoof]

Who through faith . . . obtained promises. (Heb_11:33)

In our present section of scripture, we have begun to consider a summarized testimony of God's servants who experienced various consequences of accessing grace through faith. Two of these results were they "subdued kingdoms" and "worked righteousness." These are wonderful realities, but these accounts show that relying upon the Lord can produce more consequences than these.
Another rich blessing that came from trusting in God was they "obtained promises." Jeremiah, a mighty prophet of God, certainly experienced the benefit of fulfilled promises from the Lord. He was given a challenging calling to tear down entrenched ungodliness that a fresh work of God might begin. "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant" (Jer_1:9-10). The religious establishment would come strongly against him, but God promised to sustain and protect him. " 'They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,' says the LORD, 'to deliver you' " (Jer_1:19). The promised opposition surely came. "Therefore the princes said to the king, 'Please, let this man be put to death' . . . So they took Jeremiah and cast him into the dungeon . . . which was in the court of the prison" (Jer_38:4, Jer_38:6). More importantly, the promised rescue came as well. "So they pulled Jeremiah up with ropes and lifted him out of the dungeon. And Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison . . . then they sent someone to take Jeremiah from the court of the prison, and committed him to Gedaliah . . . that he should take him home. So he dwelt among the people" (Jer_38:13; Jer_39:14). Even more importantly, the Lord continued to speak to and through His servant in the midst of it all. "Now the word of the LORD had come to Jeremiah while he was shut up in the court of the prison" (Jer_39:15).
We may not have a prophetic calling exactly like Jeremiah. However, we are all called "to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jud_1:3). If we faithfully respond, many will oppose us as well. We, too, will need to "obtain promises." We will need to rely upon the fulfillment of God's promised protection. "He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' . . . So we may boldly say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?' " (Heb_13:5-6).

 

[joshgambit]

Isa 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. Joh 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

tpoof, thank you! I've never came across the passage from Isaiah. I will have to memorize it.

I'm a Christian, but I fight the depression; often times I feel alone -- and I know that's the enemy. Reading passages like what you've posted reminds me that I am His...and I am not alone.

It's helpful for me to notice when I'm having a downward slide early, so I can try to anticipate it and fight it earlier. When the time change hits, and the weather turns colder, it is usually a tough time for me.

I have read that exercise can help. And, it has helped me in the past. When you start feeling the way I do, it's tough to find that motivation to move.

Thanks very much for your input!!

 

[rushchairman]

Exercise helps me. Endorphins.

couldn't agree more - do it every day. swimming, running, whatever gets you sweating. abstain from booze and junk food. ever volunteer at a soup kitchen? it's hard to dwell on yourself when your in service to those who are perhaps less fortunate than you.

 

[_JP_]

If SAD is based mostly on the fact that the days are shorter and we are getting less sunlight, then the solution is obvious. Get outside. There are plenty of activities from a simple walk in the park to sports (hunting for me) or whatever it takes to get you out of the house.

 

[Jawaburger]

 

[_MementoMori_]

I thought this was some as-of-yet-unheard-of acquisition disorder from the thread title.

But anyway, yeah, I have seasonal depression too. But then again I'm mildly depressed all the time due to my obsession with mortality. Just look at my username...

And I'm also a Christian.

 

[sychodelix]

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OMG! That's hilarious.

 

[agibby5]

I think many people are afflicted by this. I am as well. I try to get out as much as possible which can be difficult depending on the climate in your area. Sometimes I sit by my picture window to collect some sun. I take 2000iu vitamin D.

+1 on Exercise. When I was doing P90X religiously, I had none of these types of problems. I also had very little free time then too.

 

[sychodelix]

The weather and less daylight most definitely have an effect on people's moods, and some people it does more than others. Plus there tends to be a lot of increased stress around this time of year and it doesn't help. I don't have SAD, but have major depression, so it doesn't effect me any differently depending on the time of year.

I consider myself a Christian as well, although many people would not agree, since my beliefs are a lot more...complex than most.

 

[joshgambit]

Thanks for all the input; it's nice to know that I am not just going nutty!

 

[maxman]

You aren't nutty.
I believe I have SAD. It hasn't been diagnosed by a doctor (though I've inquired about it).
I take Vitamin D and the guy sitting next to me at work has a SAD lamp.
I sneak in on his rays when I can.

I also have a daylight lamp at home next to my bed.

 

[Go Forth]

If the light and other measures don't help, medication probably would. No need to suffer - talk to your doctor! This is biochemical with no stigma attached. SAD is a well-recognized disorder.

 

[ouch]

Any other suggestions people might have to ease my depression?

"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."
(My kindergarten teacher, circa 1961)




Or, you can read a good book.

 

[gearchow]

And that is another great way to defeat mild depression - crack a smile!

-jim

 

[luvmysuper]

Slap on some Veg and you'll instantly have something else on your mind to occupy you.

 

[Kentos]

An eye for an eye, a round house kick to the throat to a round house kick to the throat?

 

[KipNoxzema]

Strategic Air Defense? No, ran out of bombers. Seriously, 5000 au of that is WAY too much. My doctor advised 2000 units but I only take 1000 units supplements daily. Coupled with my drinking milk, it has worked well. Another tip is to open the drapes upon awakening. It helps re-setting the sleep clock. YMMV