I have been suffering with S.A.D.
(Seasonal Affective Disorder) for the past
7 winters now. I have tried therapy. I
can%u2019t seem to find one that works. I
have read a book, it helped for a short
time, but here I am again trying to dig a
hole 6 feet under ground. I faced sever
trauma when I was growing up and in my
high school years. I am now in college
and still struggling with the same
problems. I have learned to let go of
some of my past but no matter how hard I
try, I can't be happy, truly happy in the
winter. One small thing and I snap like a
twig. I do/did have a pill problem. I
have taken handfuls upon handfuls of over
the counter meds, not to kill myself, but
to release the pain I guess. I also did
have a cutting addiction but I have been
able to fight that off this past winter.
In high school I did try to commit suicide
more than once, but I could never go all
the way thru with it.
I can't seem to get over the past, and I
don%u2019t know how to deal with hard
situations in the winter without breaking
down. I guess I'm asking, Does anyone
know a way that I could possibly beat SAD
and live a happy semi-normal life? I am
moving in a few years after I finish
school and work for a year to save money.
I want to move to a warmer location in
hopes that winters won%u2019t be as hard
as they are now.
Please, I%u2019m tired of struggling the
way that I do and for so many years. I
missed my teen years because life
wasn%u2019t interesting and I%u2019ve
missed out on most of my college life. I
don%u2019t want to miss out on the rest of
my life because I can%u2019t fight
depression.
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poisonangel168
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Dec 2007 Posts: 32 Location: High Ridge, MO, USA
Posted: 03-14-08 14:08pm
I haven't been diagnosed with SAD but I
have other mood and emotional conditions.
I have noticed that I have a harder time
dealing with my issues when it is cold
outside. This last winter has been
particularly hard because I've had
somewhat severe physical health issues on
top of feeling very depressed because it
is winter. I think part of what makes me
more depressed in the winter is the fact
that I get out of the house less. I
really don't like the cold so I avoid
going out a lot when it is cold outside.
Are you the same way? I definately think
it is a good idea to move somewhere warmer
in the future, but for now you need to try
and find something that makes it easier
for you. I have found great comfort in my
dog. We have a very strong bond and he is
good company for me. Perhaps you can find
something you enjoy that will take your
mind off of the fact that it is winter.
Have you tried anything? Do you have
friends or family that can help support
you during the winter? I will check back
later to see if you respond. We can keep
this discussion going as long as you'd
like.
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Zshelby
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-16-08 16:53pm
I do know that I dont go out as much in
the winter because seeing snow makes me
curse and just hate everything around me.
I stay in and have fiends over as much as
I can to make it seem like I am still
living a semi-happy life. I do enjoy when
they come over because it gives me great
confort that they are there. I haven't
taken antidepressents since the winter of
2004-2005 I believe because I feel by the
time that they actually kick in spring is
just around the corner. I was thinking
that maybe next winter I could try to go
in around October or something to get
started on them to see if that helps. Do
you know of any good books or kinds of
therapys?
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