I’m in a catch 22. I’m sinking into a depression again and finding it harder each day to get through the day, I’m feeling low and irritable and just want to sleep all the time. I’ve been forcing myself to get out for a walk but even that is becoming harder and harder to do. I’m on a low dose of 50mg sertraline, along with my lithium and olanzapine. The meds were working until this last week or so I’ve been slipping again. I want to increase my antidepressant but my psychiatrist has already told me she is reluctant to let me take any more as it could trigger a manic episode. So I’m in a catch 22 and don’t know what to do.
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I got a full spectrum bulb a few months ago, and I sit under it for about an hour in the morning. It’s not a miracle cure, but it definitely helps my mood. Maybe it would be worth looking into?
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That’s a good idea, the lack of sunshine can’t be helping my mood.
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I second the full spectrum bulb, it definitely gives a lift. They are cheap and easy. Just put a lamp at your computer desk with the full spectrum bulb and viola. I got mine from bulbs.com through Amazon for a couple bucks, free shipping and it arrived in a couple of days.
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I got mine at a garden store. It’s meant for growing plants, so it’s not as strong as a therapeutic bulb. Therapeutic bulbs cost $50-100 and you only need to use them for like 15-20 minutes in the morning.
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