Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

LaDita · 01-24-2009, 01:03 PM

For many years my anxiety and depression is the worst during the summer. I thought it was just me until I looked it up and found that it's very common.
Does anyone else have this?

Katie09 · 01-24-2009, 09:29 PM

No, I just have regular SAD. I do know this does happen with people, however. I would think the medication for it would be the same for those with fall/winter SAD?

jurneyman · 01-25-2009, 08:07 AM

LiDita, Summer S.A.D is different from the winter S.A.D. and should be treated differently.
Just like the differences between Bi-Polar and Bi-Polar II.

historyteach · 01-26-2009, 03:22 AM

From NAMI:

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In about 1/10th of cases, annual relapse occurs in the summer rather than winter, possibly in response to high heat and humidity. During that period, the depression is more likely to be characterized by insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss, and agitation or anxiety. Patients with such "reverse SAD" often find relief with summer trips to cooler climates in the north. Generally, normal air conditioning is not sufficient to relieve this depression, and an antidepressant may be needed.

In still fewer cases, a patient may experience both winter and summer depressions, while feeling fine each fall and spring, around the equinoxes.

NAMI | Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

And here's a great article by the NY Times, just on the reverse SAD.
Seasonal Depression Can Accompany Summer Sun - New York Times

Hope this helps.

Shalom!

Wascally Wabbit · 01-27-2009, 05:25 PM

I lived in NY for 10 years. Now I know why they all have a bad rap all over the country! It's the fact there's hardly any sunshine!! I moved to SC and wow, I feel better. I love sunshine.
However, it can be oppressive in the summer. This is actually depressing in a way, to me.

**Dee74** · 01-27-2009, 07:22 PM

I didn't know this.

I'm not aware I suffer from any SAD myself, but living in Northern Australia it makes a lot of sense - thanks

D

Rowan · 01-27-2009, 07:48 PM

My depression is considerably worse during the long Canadian winters. I take medication year-round, but during the winter, I occasionally use light-box therapy. It seems to help.

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Katie09 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,141	No, I just have regular SAD. I do know this does happen with people, however. I would think the medication for it would be the same for those with fall/winter SAD?

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Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	My depression is considerably worse during the long Canadian winters. I take medication year-round, but during the winter, I occasionally use light-box therapy. It seems to help.

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