Hi Sunflower,

Yep, the summer was just as dismal here in central England. I think it's going to make for a difficult winter for SAD. One problem I have personally is that ever since I came off an antidepressant a year and a half ago, I've had adrenal dysfunction; it's slowly getting better, but too much bright sun, and heat, make me sick. Ironic isn't it? I also can't do light therapy because it sends my cortisol through the roof. I sold my visors and light box.

Thanks for the advice but I do eat a lot of raw veg, carrots being my favourite. I used to juice veg twice a day, including six carrots or so, but gave it up a while back because it was hassle without a lot of benefit. I follow the Paleolithic diet (when I'm not "on the sugar") and I have a good supplement regime.

Just have to hold onto my hat and hope that the depression lifts when I get a job. It's taking a long time. I hate the dark winters here; I grew up in mid-America and winters were bright with snow and log fires.