How to to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) effectively

Get out of the house and seek the company of friends. Perhaps a friend would meet you for coffee in the morning, or better yet, ask that friend to become your daily walking partner. This is not the time to isolate yourself.

Those with mild depression may be helped by a few adjustments in their living environment. Simply replace the incandescent light bulbs in your house with the new energy saver bulbs. These bulbs are fluorescent which emit ultra violet light. When on the computer, reading, or watching TV simply direct the light from a lamp with an energy saver bulb toward you. Twenty minutes is about all you need. Don't purchase an expensive light box such as those advertised in magazines it's a waste of money.

Take vitamin D supplements. Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by a lack of vitamin D which we get from the sunshine. If you take calcium supplements, buy the ones with vitamin D for added absorption. This will do the trick.

Exercise is also a great mood booster so add that to your regime. It's hard to move your body when you're depressed, but you've got to do it.

Get out of the house and seek the company of friends. Perhaps a friend would meet you for coffee in the morning, or better yet, ask that friend to become your daily walking partner. This is not the time to isolate yourself.

When Seasonal Affective Disorder is causing severe depression, it's time to seek professional help. Talk to your family doctor. Chances are she will prescribe antidepressants. If you are not feeling any relief after the recommended time for the medication to take effect, ask your doctor to recommend a psychiatrist.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in treatment of brain disorders. Like any other organ in your body, your brain is subject to occasional illness. A psychiatrist will have a lot more expertise in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than your general practitioner.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in treatment of brain disorders. Like any other organ in your body, your brain is subject to occasional illness. A psychiatrist will have a lot more expertise in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than your general practitioner.

If your doctor prescribes medication, follow his instructions. Don't listen to friends and relatives who don't believe in taking medication. There are a lot of them out there.