Depression hits harder in fall

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1w ago1 min read

Every year around September I start feeling the weight again. Days getting shorter, less sunlight, and I just feel stuck. This year I'm trying to be proactive about it. Got a light therapy lamp coming next week and I'm going to try to get outside more even when I don't feel like it. Last year I just suffered through it so I'm trying something different.

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CChris M.New Dad1w ago

Have you talked to your doctor about it? The seasonal thing is real and there are actually treatments that can help if it gets bad. No shame in getting support.

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LLance K.Regular1w ago

The days getting shorter is brutal. I try to keep the house brighter with lights and get the kids out before it gets dark, which forces me out too. Helps more than you'd think.

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GGarrettRegular1w ago

I feel this in my bones. Being a stay at home dad makes it worse because I'm home all day when the light goes away. Started using a light therapy lamp and it's legitimately helped.

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TTony M.New Dad1w ago

Same here. September always hits me harder than anything else. This year I'm trying to get outside more early in the day to catch whatever sunlight there is. Even 30 minutes makes a difference for me.

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