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Asked by Nick on 2012-01-23

Dealing with S.A.D.

How can you deal with wintertime S.A.D without spending money on a Light? I'm falling apart and everyone is pretty sure that it's because it's winter. Please help?

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Ashley's Answer

Answered on 2012-02-23
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Nick,

Thank you for your question. You are definitely not alone! What you are experiencing is very common for people during the winter months. I recommend that you book an appointment with your family physician to rule out other medical conditions and if you are not already doing so, I recommend that you take a multi-vitamin, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D every day. I also encourage you to exercise regularly and keep active with  friends and loved ones to help get through the difficult days. If you would like to speak with a therapist as well, I encourage you to book an appointment at our office. We would be glad to work with you!

Regards,

Ashley Tulloch

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