[terryberry34]

This year hasn’t been the best for mental health and on top of that there’s that Increased influx of seasonal depression/anxiety. Anyone have experience with this? Would love to learn more about how to cope with seasonal mental illness.

[Yaowen]

Dear terryberry34,

Sorry for the unwelcome burdens placed upon you.

I suffer a bit from seasonal depression and anxiety but not to any great extent. What helps me most is going for walks out in the sunshine although these days because of restrictions I must be content to circle my house. This isn't advice for you though. I am not a doctor or medical professional and so cannot offer advice that you or anyone could or should rely upon.

Someone I know with seasonal depression has something called a medical light box. Don't know much about it though. I sure hope you find something to lift the burdens you are bearing!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen

[sarahsweets]

15 minutes of actual sun even on a cloudy day during peak hours 10-2 is a very good way to help with this. I also use the philips wake up light.

[Prycejosh1987]

I deal with seasonal mental illness. When i do not take tablets, my overthinking is really bad that it causes sleepless nights, i think about what i could of done, and many different scenarios in all situations that day. I over time will deal with this in due time. Depression can be overcome, by addressing the triggers of what makes you depressed. Once you do that, the depression will be a lot easier to handle.