I'm new here and suffering from anxiety and depression which has gotten worse the past few weeks. I'm actually not sure why it's gotten worse and my Therapist and I are trying to figure out why. Why have I plummeted and feeling like I'm stuck between floors in an elevator and I'm screaming to get out.
We are thinking it's almost August and this is the time for seasonal affective disorder to prepare itself in your brain however doesn't rear its ugly head until Sept-Nov. We are thinking this could be a possibility however I've never been formally diagnosed. Leaves and climate typically change earlier in the far north. Covid is also a very real possibility as we see things worsening a bit, people refusing to wear masks and not cooperate. I am told by my Therapist to not watch the news & reduce reading about it in local papers for a while. I do not do social media.
I do like to walk, read, swim, and I used to meditate and I'm trying diligently to get back into it with the support of my Therapist. I have an Emotional Support Dog..who's the most loyal love of all times. We are basically inside with A/C as it's been consistently close to 100 out and the pavement is too hot for pet paws.
I was informed that this is the place to come for added support so I'm giving it a shot.
I almost forgot to mention that I suffer from SAD as well.
A couple things: a therapy lamp works well for me. I also make sure and stock up on vitamin d.
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Thank you. I haven't tried the lamp. I've been vitamin D deficient for a few years and take a prescription which is one pill per month.
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Hold on and I'll go get mine if you want. Would you like a picture of it?
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Yes please that would be lovely. Are they expensive and does it work well?
Edit: is it very bright? I guess I need to look into the details.
. thanks again
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I don't remember the cost, as I got mine a long time ago. I have heard that they can get expensive, though, depending on what kind you get. Mine is from Philips.
It works really well. Unfortunately, this site doesn't give you the option of posting a picture to an ongoing thread, so I'll have to put it in a new post. Will let you know when up.
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Oh okay. No problem. Good to know. Thank you for extending your kindness and offering. I'm actually going to take my medicine and lie down as my tummy troubles are acting up and I'm not feeling great.
My Therapist can direct me as far as whether they take insurance and if it's too costly.
Again I truly appreciate you offering... you're so kind and I so need that right now. 😥
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I wonder if insurance covers therapy lamps. Ok, it's up!
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Where? Your profile I assume? Awesome 👍
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Oh, sorry. Forget you're new here. It comes on the feed.
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I felt like a dumb bunny for even asking but I didn't know until the brain fart went away lol then I figured it'd be on your page profile
I must lie down now. I am going to go back later and take another look if that's ok and then look online if my stomach feels better. Med kicking in thank goodness. Sleepy time ...
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No sweat😎 I had a brain fart too. Mine was forgetting you're new on the same thread that says you're new! Gives you some idea of my attention span today😂
There are two ways you can see posts: the feed and the one you already figured out (clicking their name or avatar and accessing their profile)
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The feed with the house to the left.
Thank you for everything!!
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Ok what's the feed...ok I'm totally stupid. The house pic on the left if I press on it takes me to every post today that's being posted ..
Damn lol..please if you don't mind would you explain the feed while I rest my stomach...med makes me groggy sometimes that's a good thing reality seems less crazy.
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Oh, I see. The feed is this forum with all these posts.
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Yes. Ok yes that's the one I was talking about. Very appreciative of your help! You're very supportive.
Thanks!😊
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Thank you and no problem🙂
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So I'm going to Google lamps later.
I took another look at yours to make note of what yours looked like as you said it worked well. I don't get notified of responses here because my email gets filled up with so much stuff so I just come on periodically. Tummy still not great so I'll be down a while. Back to rest. Thanks for all the info.
I saw that you just joined here too in July, so you are new as well.
Welcome. FYI it's close to 95 degrees. Too hot. Way too hot.
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95! Dang!
I'm actually not new; I'm just back under a different name.
I'm sorry your tummy is acting up. Have a good rest!
We all have one issue of the other that we are going through here and we could talk about our experience and we all look into it give our advice and support in the best way that we can. You are welcome.
Hey and welcome! I struggle with the seasonal affective disorder too. My advice would be to not think too much into it. Go about your daily activities like you normally would. Meditation would be great to get back into 🙏
Thank you. I guess SAD is more common than I thought. I am trying to get back into meditation am having trouble focusing however my Therapist is doing it on the phone with me through Telehealth. I'm starting to go back into the office in a few weeks depending on COVID. Are you vitamin D deficient too?
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Edit: this was for Kainan_li ...
Are you vitamin D deficient too? I hear it goes together because of being inside more and the clocks changing bringing nightfall earlier. I have it all year ..the D deficiency...as sometimes I hibernate from the world..my escape
I don't think I'm deficient in vitamin D. I'm out and about most days, so it's not an issue for me. But come winter it might be a different story. Can always get it through food and/or supplements
Welcome to the group. You will find many supportive people here.
There is so much going on in the world right now to trigger anxiety. If it's our baseline it can definitely be escalated by Life circumstances that we face.
Def stay away from the news.
Is your dog an officially trained support dog? I would love to hear more about what he/she does for you. My dog was not officially trained but he could " read " me and knew exactly what to do if I was having a hard time.
Hi Enya....great name love her Music....are you being completely honest with your therapist?....I found therapy never worked for me as I was always telling fibs
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I think I'm just giving up now
