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Anyone has SAD?

I have very bad seasonal affective disorder. I hate the heat, and yet when it’s too cold and dark outside, I’m feeling down, low and just generally depressed.
 
My friend suffers with this - his depression is always worse towards the end of the year when the sun is only out while he's stuck in a dark office at work. He usually tries to counteract it by booking a holiday in early January if funds allow.

I've suggested a sun lamp in the past but apparently they're a load of rubbish. Is there anything you've found beneficial in the past? Vitamins/supplements perhaps?
 
My friend suffers with this - his depression is always worse towards the end of the year when the sun is only out while he's stuck in a dark office at work. He usually tries to counteract it by booking a holiday in early January if funds allow.

I've suggested a sun lamp in the past but apparently they're a load of rubbish. Is there anything you've found beneficial in the past? Vitamins/supplements perhaps?
I have a light box lamp currently in life.
 
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