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Still SAD and Depressed?

Charles H. Elliott — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:28:44 +0000

Well, we’ve made it half way through February. Spring is a little more than a month away. Spring is the first date in the year with equal day and night. For people with SAD, depression should be starting to lift even now as the days become lighter. I remember living in the midwest when these last weeks of winter seemed unbearable. Go outside, take a walk, light is coming!

Depression and Exercise

Charles H. Elliott — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:01:27 +0000

The evidence continues to mount that exercise eases and even prevents depression. A large sample of 12,000 people were followed, many over a decade. Those who were physically fit and exercised had significantly fewer bouts of major depression. This was true for people of all stages of life and despite other challenges such as high blood pressure or diabetes. So, the bottom line–get to the gym–it’s cheaper than the couch.

Starting to lighten up

Charles H. Elliott — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:23:45 +0000

I love the days after the winter soltice. Each day has a few more seconds of light. At 5:20 the yellow light of the sinking sun is still warming the sky. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder can start having hope. The days are getting brighter. Meanwhile, if you have SAD, get treatment. There are many ways to help you help yourself. LS