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Living with husband who has depression, SADD and chronic pain
Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 27, 2022 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
@grandma88 Your husband has a lot to deal with, but I’m so glad that you want to help him. I, too, suffer from SAD. It was especially a problem whenever we lived in states that didn’t get sunshine in the winter. But, a doctor recommended that i buy a special lite to help with SAD. The following article talks about the lights.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298
The doctor recommended something called a LiteBook which i have used successfully for years. Just 20 minutes in the morning while i eat my breakfast! The use of light has made it possible for me to deal with my other medical problems.
Do you think your husband would be open to trying this?
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Yes, in fact, I purchase a Verilux Happy Lite for him a few weeks ago and he's been using it. I think it's helped ease the insomnia that he has in the winter and maybe some help with mood. I think the stress he puts on himself with all the extra people in the house makes his chronic head pain (NDPH) spike and his mood goes downhill because of it. Thanks for your recommendation.