Comments on: 12 Winter Depression Busters

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:07:58 +0000

Winter depression can be such a difficult thing to deal with when you live in the northern states with those short days and long nights, barely seeing any sunlight. I’ve been seeing a lot lately about how exercise and sunlight can really help “wake you up” from that dreariness. I just saw a video on you tube called “Beating the Blues with Exercise Light Therapy” http://youtu.be/jRmu-5-05sk on the InsidersHealth channel. It combines light and exercise to help conquer S.A.D, what a great idea!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:53:08 +0000

Thanks so much! I go back to work tomorrow and am taking down the Christmas decorations! I appreciate any tips to beat those mild winter blues.

By: Penny

Penny — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:24:11 +0000

I love the way you write and enjoyed and have used these methods for the “Winter Blues”.

I run an internet business from my home in the mountains of Colrado and was wondering? Do you think a simple program written to make a computer screen light up in just the right spectrum would have the desired effect?

I’ve noticed some screen colours seem very relaxing and since a lot of us stare at a monitor all day anyway this could be an inexpensive alternative to light therapy. Just a thought. The very best Penny

By: Adan

Adan — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:39:46 +0000

Thank you for the tips! Its amazing how much hering someone ealses view on it helps so much!
Thanks again Adam

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Behandlinger for Vinterdepresjon | Webpsykologen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:35:19 +0000

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By: jamesb

jamesb — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:08 +0000

Bright colors are good. healthy food makes quite a difference as well, but part of the unhealthy eating is in fact caused by the SAD because the body is trying to make up for the “lack of energy” by eating more calorie rich foods.

I felt a major energy boost once I started light therapy. I ordered this one http://www.sadlightshop.com/lighttherapy/philips-golite-blu/ few weeks back. Used to have a larger lightbox but nowadays I take the small goLITE with me wherever I need to go.

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By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:08:12 +0000

Along with the idea of wearing bright colors when it’s cold, I’m a firm believer of sporting cheerful umbrellas when it’s wet. Who decided black umbrellas were a good idea? My favorite umbrella is yellow with pink and green stripes.

By: Alexandra Carmichael

Alexandra Carmichael — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:39:21 +0000

Hi Therese,
Great list! I always find bright colors and giving back help me too. A group of people with depression compiled this list of ways to overcome winter depression at CureTogether that I think would interest you – http://curetogether.com/blog/2009/01/23/how-to-fight-depression-this-winter/

By: christina

christina — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:47:48 +0000

I live in Michigan and it has been unbearably cold. Im glad I found this article and your suggestions, Hope it will keep me from going stir crazy!

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Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:38:59 +0000

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By: Diane Kline

Diane Kline — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:44:46 +0000

I am so bad I have given up everything I used to do to get me out of the doldrums. I cannot function except being glued to the TV or my computer. I quit medication because it makes me to sleepy so it just ads to my cronic fatigue. I go to bed tired, I wake up tired. Such is my life. I have gone from outgoing to hermit. Ay suggestions?

By: KM

KM — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:18:56 +0000

You have provided so many good examples of ‘diversion’ from the inward-focusing depression of winter. Thanks so much for validating what I have found works for me and I sincerely hope a lot of people benefit from your writing. Keep us happy and smiling during the ‘dark times’, with your help and good humor!

By: desert rat

desert rat — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:37:18 +0000

I was born & raised in AZ. moved to the north-east 12 years ago & I’ve suffered from depression, anxiety, & panic attacks. my DR. had me on 7 different pills at one time which caused many side effects. when I was at the end of my rope I turned to GOD. Faith Hope & Love turned out to be much more effective. I worked with my DR. to get me “safely” off of most of my meds. I now take 1 anti-depressant & 1 anxiety pill each day. TYR GOD HE IS ALL NATURAL