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Re: seasonal variability » Larry Hoover

Posted by Simus on September 5, 2004, at 12:14:40

In reply to Re: seasonal variability » Simus, posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 10:30:23

> > I have noticed that I seem to have a yearly "symptom" cycle. Right around August I have had anxiety and just feel generally dizzy/nausious and yucky. Then around January I have had to deal with depression and low energy. I am wondering if the thyroid can fluctuate between a little too high and a little too low throughout the year.
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> Have you considered Seasonal Affective Disorder (the acronym SAD is very appropriate)?
>
> It may be related to: light exposure, and thus melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland; vitamin D status (sunlight on skin is the major source of this vitamin); diet changes due to seasonal availability of foods.
>
> Lar

I am very sensitive to sunlight or lack thereof. If I am outside a LOT on a midsummer day in direct sunlight, I feel sick for a couple of days after (anxiety, nausea, shaky). My psych doctor must have concluded that I have SAD, because he pushes me every winter to use the "lamp". It is only marginally effective though. It is a good lamp and it helps, but it does not take the place of sunshine. By the way, I LOVE spring and autumn.

How are YOU doing, Lar??? You are so busy answering questions that you don't give us many updates. I can't help you much, but I can pray. =)

Simus


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