Welcome to My Blog

Hello!

I am successfully being treated for major depressive disorder. Besides seeing my lovely psychologist regularly and my psychiatrist several times a year, I put a lot of effort into self-care.

I hope my journey and efforts encourage you.

If you are having an emergency, psychiatric or otherwise, go the emergency room or call 911 or your local paramedics. Call your doctor. Call the police. Call someone!!!!

You are worthy enough to be alive on this planet.
- Lita-



Showing posts with label lamp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lamp. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Sun is Out

Sure, it's very, very cold, but the sun came out. It always comes out eventually. The amount of energy I feel today is probably doubled compared to yesterday. The REAL sun is out, not the fake sun of my special lamp. Note to self: research whether or not I'm sitting in front of my sun lamp long enough.


Today my doctor ordered a blood test to see if I am deficient in Vitamin D. He said most people are who live in this part of world. I live in Illinois, and the windows are GRAY. I have to remember to take care of my physical health. Physical health plays a large part in my mental health.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Sunlight Lamp is Wonderful

This fall I have really started to use my sunlight lamp a lot more than I did in previous winters. I am finding that increased use has helped keep the grey and dark skies from turning into a grey and dark mood. If you haven't heard of these lamps, check out information on treating SAD (seasonal affective disorder). SAD info usually contains information about light therapy.