I suffer from seasonal depression in the winter (SAD). Right now I am not on wellbutrin for the first winter in a while (it messed with my sleep and gave me headaches. also, I really don't need to lose my appetite, which is a side effect) Has anyone else had success with lowcarbing and SAD? Strangely I don't feel as bad as past winters, but I am wondering if the lack of seratonin from carbs has any effect on depression. I am also thinking about getting a sunlight lamp. Anyone use one of these? Any tips for winter depression? Thanks, and everyone try to keep positive this winter.

I have the lamp and I just this year got on Effexor Er. It works well for me. I do CAD, lighter on refined carbs during summer and heavier on them in winter. CAD controls my insulin yet allws the carbs that my body demands. That being said, I gain weight every winter and lose in during the summer months. Last year was a bad year for me as the winter was so long and the summer was not clear. That's why I searched out meds. It was my worst winter in a long while.

My tips are that if you can get out on sunny days, even if only to sit in the sun, do so!!!

You might be interested to read this thread:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=162932

Thank you both! I will check out that link.