Originally Posted by
Thomas59 
Its that time of year ,shorter sunlight longer darkness hours . In UK I think we have about 8 hours of daylight when its the shortest day ( winter solstice ) . I know we can feel a bit gloomy in winter but for me its worse . I am starting to ache all over and feel generally off and depressed .
Been to GP who tells me to get out and about as much as possible .
What do you do ? are SAD lamps any good ?
I have a light therapy lamp and it helps me. I've suffered from SAD my whole life, my parents used to wonder why I was the only kid that hated Christmas. I use the lamp about a half an hour a day; and unless it's a total placebo I feel like it helps. It doesn't cure SAD, but it's a tool for me.