Really struggling...

Sandi76 · 07-13-2009, 12:49 PM

I have reverse seasonal affective disorder. Every summer I get this and have been for many years. The usual things that help with seasonal affective disorder (getting out in sunlight etc) doesn't really help with reverse. Basically with reverse, you want to hole up in a dark room until October. It's really odd. When fall comes, I feel free. It's cooler, and I am a different person completely. It's unfortunate for my children though that I don't want to do much during summer. I don't do well with heat and sweating, and I just feel tired and blah all summer even though I sleep a ton.

Anyway, it makes me crave high carb/starchy foods. Couple that with the heat and greasiness of low carb cooking, I'm having a hard, hard time. I'm doing well 80% of the time, but last night I caught myself, without even thinking over the pot of the spaghetti, snarfing away. Honestly, it was like I finally scratched an itch I couldn't reach. I caught myself grabbing a bowl and filling it, and then "snapped out of it" dumped it in the trash and the rest of the spaghetti. I had already had my low carb meal. A few days ago, I broke and had some sugared cereal. I will admit, I felt really good after that.

I'm trying to be good, and I don't know what I'm saying with this post. Just getting it out I guess. Another thing is I know I'm not eating enough/consistently. Its almost four here now, and I'm just now finishing up three eggs, and that's all I've eaten all day.

I'm currently on meds that I am on year round. I don't want to go on more, and my mood is ok. Just a little more tired, a bit more cranky and more of a home body, but my eating is worrying me. Either I don't want to eat at all, or I find myself eating a whole bag of grapes. Low carb isn't really making me as satisfied as it usually does.

I did well last summer, but this summer. Man, it's really hard.

debkeversole · 07-13-2009, 12:53 PM

Sandi you are not alone! i have this as well i do SO much better in the colder months i can go outside i can breathe!! ..you need to vent anytime you look me up!

Ilpirata · 07-13-2009, 01:02 PM

I"m so sorry you are dealing with this! It sounds absolutely horrid. Just as those with SAD can do much better in year long sunny climate have you ever considred moving? Maybe the North West?

LeanLioness · 07-13-2009, 01:46 PM

I have SAD and spring, summer and early fall is when I do my best..........

Wow, I hate it for you!!! That has to be so miserable.

Sandi76 · 07-13-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilpirata

I"m so sorry you are dealing with this! It sounds absolutely horrid. Just as those with SAD can do much better in year long sunny climate have you ever considred moving? Maybe the North West?

This is my dream. We wanted to move to Washington State when my husband picked orders last time, but nope Sunny Virginia here we are. I hope to move to Portland or around there when he retires. I think it would be perfect for me!

07-13-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
Sandi76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 981 Gallery: Sandi76 Stats: 236/214.5/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 15th 2008	Really struggling... I have reverse seasonal affective disorder. Every summer I get this and have been for many years. The usual things that help with seasonal affective disorder (getting out in sunlight etc) doesn't really help with reverse. Basically with reverse, you want to hole up in a dark room until October. It's really odd. When fall comes, I feel free. It's cooler, and I am a different person completely. It's unfortunate for my children though that I don't want to do much during summer. I don't do well with heat and sweating, and I just feel tired and blah all summer even though I sleep a ton. Anyway, it makes me crave high carb/starchy foods. Couple that with the heat and greasiness of low carb cooking, I'm having a hard, hard time. I'm doing well 80% of the time, but last night I caught myself, without even thinking over the pot of the spaghetti, snarfing away. Honestly, it was like I finally scratched an itch I couldn't reach. I caught myself grabbing a bowl and filling it, and then "snapped out of it" dumped it in the trash and the rest of the spaghetti. I had already had my low carb meal. A few days ago, I broke and had some sugared cereal. I will admit, I felt really good after that. I'm trying to be good, and I don't know what I'm saying with this post. Just getting it out I guess. Another thing is I know I'm not eating enough/consistently. Its almost four here now, and I'm just now finishing up three eggs, and that's all I've eaten all day. I'm currently on meds that I am on year round. I don't want to go on more, and my mood is ok. Just a little more tired, a bit more cranky and more of a home body, but my eating is worrying me. Either I don't want to eat at all, or I find myself eating a whole bag of grapes. Low carb isn't really making me as satisfied as it usually does. I did well last summer, but this summer. Man, it's really hard. __________________ Sandi

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07-13-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,322 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	Sandi you are not alone! i have this as well i do SO much better in the colder months i can go outside i can breathe!! ..you need to vent anytime you look me up!

07-13-2009, 01:02 PM	#3
Ilpirata Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,061 Gallery: Ilpirata	I"m so sorry you are dealing with this! It sounds absolutely horrid. Just as those with SAD can do much better in year long sunny climate have you ever considred moving? Maybe the North West?

07-13-2009, 01:46 PM	#4
LeanLioness Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belleville, IL (St Louis Metro area) Posts: 5,755 Gallery: LeanLioness Stats: 250/205/130 (-45 since Feb) WOE: PBP / Paleo combined with IF Start Date: Last restart: 02/06/2011	I have SAD and spring, summer and early fall is when I do my best.......... Wow, I hate it for you!!! That has to be so miserable.