Thank you for this, E. I found it fascinating. In a way it reminds me of the SAD site where I initially went when my depressive symptoms began. They, too, are convinced that SAD is THE problem. Just find the best ways to treat it and deal with it, that's all you can do.

A lot of those people, like the ones at STTM, need to be asking themselves WHY this is happening. It is not natural to have a malfunctioning thyroid. It is also not natural to have SAD. I believe it can be a problem in some rare cases, but too many people who think they have it, in fact have other underlying problems. If you look at indigenous populations across the world who eat their native diet, including those in Iceland, they do not get SAD.

If we help them to be aware of other possible issues like mercury, some might listen. A lot of them will stick with their diagnosis and their "cures" and not want to listen to any other ideas. At least we can try to spread our knowledge for the benefit of those few who really would listen. I keep wishing someone could have helped me see the answers a lot sooner, it would have saved me years of suffering.

Linda.