Hi Everyone,
Now this is something I don't personally suffer from but I have been asked by a friend of a friend, if I can suggest anything that might help a person suffering from this seasonal condition. The person concerned has suffered with SAD for many years - it starts in October/November and lasts until March/April. Conventional medicine has offered him little help or advice over the years and he did invest in one of those special light box thingys but it didn't help him one little bit. I was thinking along the lines of a natural vitamin supplement perhaps but just wondered if any one here might have some useful suggestions.
BB,
CD
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Forum rules
Prior to administering anything, homeopathic or conventional to anyone's diet, pets especially, we feel that personal health history must be considered, and a medical professional should be consulted. There are many instances where even the most "harmless" additive has had contraindications and caused more harm than good. We believe everyone here is responsible and understands that, but it is important to re-state. This is a public forum, viewable by guests as well as members, and is cataloged by most search engines.
Prior to administering anything, homeopathic or conventional to anyone's diet, pets especially, we feel that personal health history must be considered, and a medical professional should be consulted. There are many instances where even the most "harmless" additive has had contraindications and caused more harm than good. We believe everyone here is responsible and understands that, but it is important to re-state. This is a public forum, viewable by guests as well as members, and is cataloged by most search engines.
8 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Crystal Dragon » 16 Dec 2011, 14:49
Last edited by Crystal Dragon on 16 Dec 2011, 15:17, edited 1 time in total.
When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know peace. (Jimi Hendrix)
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened
Anatole France (1844-1924)
Try to remember to be more Cat like... meditate regularly, be boundless and
purr a healing vibration!
-
Crystal Dragon - OBOD Druid
- Posts: 1527
- Age: 60
- Joined: 04 May 2006, 08:57
- Location: Cornwall, UK
- Gender: Female
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Lily » 16 Dec 2011, 15:03
Can he go outside to exercise regularly? Walks can be enough... says my therapist and many websites....
bright blessed days, dark sacred nights
Lily
"You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into"
-Ben Goldacre
Lily
"You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into"
-Ben Goldacre
-
Lily - Usergroup Facilitator
- Posts: 3435
- Joined: 13 Aug 2003, 10:36
- Location: Switzerland
- Gender: Female
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Crystal Dragon » 16 Dec 2011, 15:17
Hi Lily
The person has his own business, he runs a hardware shop starting work at around 7.30am and finishing around 5.30pm which means that 6 days a week he goes to work in the dark and comes home in the dark with little time for getting out in natural day light during the day which is part of the problem I feel. I too have been looking online and other possible suggestions seem to be a B12 supplement or St John's Wort but I want to check he isn't on any kind of prescribed anti-depressant medication before mentioning St John's Wort. Was also thinking of suggesting he sees a homeopath who may be of greater help to him. Will also suggest he tries to think about the seasons and the cycles of the year to see if there is a way to get him thinking in a more positive way.
The person has his own business, he runs a hardware shop starting work at around 7.30am and finishing around 5.30pm which means that 6 days a week he goes to work in the dark and comes home in the dark with little time for getting out in natural day light during the day which is part of the problem I feel. I too have been looking online and other possible suggestions seem to be a B12 supplement or St John's Wort but I want to check he isn't on any kind of prescribed anti-depressant medication before mentioning St John's Wort. Was also thinking of suggesting he sees a homeopath who may be of greater help to him. Will also suggest he tries to think about the seasons and the cycles of the year to see if there is a way to get him thinking in a more positive way.
When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know peace. (Jimi Hendrix)
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened
Anatole France (1844-1924)
Try to remember to be more Cat like... meditate regularly, be boundless and
purr a healing vibration!
-
Crystal Dragon - OBOD Druid
- Posts: 1527
- Age: 60
- Joined: 04 May 2006, 08:57
- Location: Cornwall, UK
- Gender: Female
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Hennie » 16 Dec 2011, 16:36
Stupid question : can he get away for a vacation of two weeks, somewhere with more light and such; perhaps Spain?
-
Hennie - OBOD Druid
- Posts: 1331
- Age: 56
- Joined: 04 May 2006, 04:22
- Location: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
- Gender: Male
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Silverleaf_Willow » 16 Dec 2011, 17:55
At one time I suffered from mild SAD and I also found the full spectrum light to be quite unhelpful ( to have any effect, I had to sit under it for hours every day). One of the things that seemed to have helped me (may be the placebo effect) was to take a multi-vitamin and extra Vitamin D. Expert advice from a homeopath would be best.
-silverleaf willow-
- Silverleaf_Willow
- OBOD Ovate
- Posts: 310
- Age: 49
- Joined: 20 Jan 2007, 09:35
- Location: BC Canada
- Gender: Female
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Lily » 16 Dec 2011, 18:35
Hennie wrote:Stupid question : can he get away for a vacation of two weeks, somewhere with more light and such; perhaps Spain?
or close shop for only 30min sometime during the daytime....
bright blessed days, dark sacred nights
Lily
"You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into"
-Ben Goldacre
Lily
"You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into"
-Ben Goldacre
-
Lily - Usergroup Facilitator
- Posts: 3435
- Joined: 13 Aug 2003, 10:36
- Location: Switzerland
- Gender: Female
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by DreamOfaRedBird » 19 Dec 2011, 17:51
He may find a high quality fish oil hepful to boost the vitamin D levels. I would recommend Eskimo oil My wife has had good results with it. A high dose is recommended. The depression cure has the recommended dosages in it :http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0091929814 I can't remember them off the top of my head.
Hope this is helpful.
Rob
Hope this is helpful.
Rob
"Do not try to bend the spoon, instead, realise there is no spoon"
-
DreamOfaRedBird - OBOD Bard
- Posts: 8
- Age: 32
- Joined: 06 Sep 2011, 15:42
- Gender: Male
Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Crystal Dragon » 20 Dec 2011, 16:16
Many thanks for all the suggestions - I will pass them on and see if any are of help 
BB,
CD
BB,
CD
When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know peace. (Jimi Hendrix)
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened
Anatole France (1844-1924)
Try to remember to be more Cat like... meditate regularly, be boundless and
purr a healing vibration!
-
Crystal Dragon - OBOD Druid
- Posts: 1527
- Age: 60
- Joined: 04 May 2006, 08:57
- Location: Cornwall, UK
- Gender: Female
8 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests