From September to April my mood drops. Prior to being diagnosed during this time I would experience major depression. I have been diagnosed since 2007 and this winter has been my best as far as mood. I still have found my mood has dipped, but I would describe it as a mild depression and it's not chronic. I have been using a SAD lamp since September and I think that's what's been making the difference.
During the spring/summer my mood lifts and I have to reduce my anti-d in half.
I've been on medication since 2007.
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