Posted by jamaica on October 24, 2003, at 17:17:14
In reply to Re: Interested in learning about summer S.A.D., posted by MB on July 1, 2003, at 1:05:04
How amazing to find this. I not only get depressed when it's hot and sunny, I actually get nauseous if I have to be in the sun. I get physically sick if I see the sun, or its glare, even with sunglasses on and a wide brimmed hat. Does this happen to anyone else? I love rain, fog, and clouds. I am able to hold my head up on such days and look at the world, rather than duck to avoid the light.
I also burn easily, and am uncomfortable in the heat. I keep my house around 63* -65* year round (indoors, my poor husband dresses for fall all summer)and my blinds drawn. I love to visit the beach in November or March.
I had no idea there was a name for this. I'm usually made to feel defective because I don't enjoy outdoor summer things. In fact, in summer, I vacation in places like Ireland, Maine, Canada...anywhere but the hot sunny places.
Thanks for the tips to mention to the doctor.
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