If you have Seasonal Affective Disorder, how do you cope with so little sunlight?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:13:40 -0500

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 24 at 2015 11:15 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:15:14 -0500

I do not have SAD. However I do get depressed and my eyes are very sensitive to bright light.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2015 1:22 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:22:52 -0500

I moved from the UK and made my way back to sunny Tampa. :)

I reallyyy felt the long dark days when I was in the UK! I used to go for a tan for some "fake sun" and visit the sunny European continent (Spain, Italy, etc.) as much as possible.

Response by SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT made Dec 24 at 2015 2:49 PM

SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:49:39 -0500

Move to a state that has plenty of sunshine

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Dec 24 at 2015 2:51 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:51:22 -0500

SPC Margaret Higgins I do not have SAD,i can deal with light,but love the dark.
Dark makes me feel safer.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2015 3:01 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:01:34 -0500

The Army has a bad habit of putting me to work before the sun comes up, and the work keeps me busy until after the sun goes down. Field exercises are a welcome relief.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Dec 24 at 2015 3:19 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:19:57 -0500

I take vitamin d supplements. I rarely leave my house.
I do not have sad, I just do not like going out and dealing with most people.

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Dec 24 at 2015 4:21 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:21:10 -0500

We had several folks who were in occupations where they didn't get a lot of sunlight. We did a test to see if their Vitamin D levels were low. In the cases that were, we prescribed it to them.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2015 2:15 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 02:15:39 -0500

Vitamin D supplements.

Response by Diane Szymanski made Dec 31 at 2015 11:29 AM

Diane Szymanski — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:29:59 -0500

Full spectrum lights to mimic actual sunlight. Aerogardens with full spectrum lights and grow fresh plants.

Response by SPC Michael King made Dec 31 at 2015 1:19 PM

SPC Michael King — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:19:59 -0500

I live in Seattle, so I try to get lots of Vitamin D and get out of town as much as possible during the fall, winter and spring. I don't typically take vacations during the summer.