How to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder in this industry? I honestly feel like my brain and body shut down during the winter months and I can’t hold down a job properly because of it.

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I've found taking Vitamin D supplements helps a lot and makes it more bearable.

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@W+K someone has already shared this in an effort to stigmatize mental health issues, silly! I also think you forgot to read this bit: “A massive telephone survey of the US regarding depression is a valuable opportunity to track SAD in the population, but lack of evidence for SAD does not prove SAD isn’t real. ” Perhaps do your research before being an ass. Thanks!

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I bought a SAD blue light lamp this year for ~$40 from amazon, and while it looks ridiculous, it actually has been helpful to use it for an hour or so each day! Also, visit sauna or steam rooms

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Also, to what SM1 recommended... go a step further and also have your GP run bloodwork during your annual exam. I learned a couple years ago, when I went in February, that my vitamin d levels were so low that I needed 5x the recommended daily vitamin d dosage to even get myself to a healthy level, which was helpful to adjust my dosage to a point where it works

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Thank you everyone! This is helpful :)

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