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sigmasix

(794 posts)
5. depression sucks
Sun Feb 17, 2013, 02:15 PM
Feb 2013

could he be suffering from seasonal affective depression? A reduction in exposure to sunlight in the winter can cause depression in some people. The good news is that it is treatable with medication and sun lamps. It's worth a try to have him sit under a sun lamp a few minutes a day- if he is suffering from the disorder, he may experience some relief from the most crippling aspects of depression. Keep a loving eye on him and continue to reinforce a positive outlook for his future. I hope your husband is able to win this fight and return to making music with a band. The world needs more music...

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Hope the ride isn't too rough. snappyturtle Feb 2013 #1
thanks fizzgig Feb 2013 #4
My sympathies - kind of been there hollysmom Feb 2013 #2
things were much worse when he was drinking fizzgig Feb 2013 #6
I understand about seasonal depression as well. hollysmom Feb 2013 #10
i have a fantastic support network fizzgig Feb 2013 #11
Sorry, Fizzgig. Denninmi Feb 2013 #3
thanks, dennis fizzgig Feb 2013 #7
It is hard. Denninmi Feb 2013 #9
depression sucks sigmasix Feb 2013 #5
i am wondering more and more if it's SAD fizzgig Feb 2013 #8
hi fizzgig...I just started coming to this forum.. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #12
of course it's ok fizzgig Feb 2013 #13
thanks fizzgig. I appreciate the ideas! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #14
Oh man, I am sorry. :^( *hugs* I second the hope that the ride is short! GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #15
I know what your husband is going through as it sounds like we have some things in common davidpdx Feb 2013 #16
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