Have you tried sun therapy? You come from a place like AUSTRALIA and end up in the middle of snow land, it's bound to have some effect on your system, even after two years. Not saying it's THE problem, but might not be helping much either.
It's been proven that Canadians don't get enough "good light" in the winter and about 30-40% of people have a real problem with it. Affects moods even if you don't have a pre-existing condition. It's worse further north, obviously, where the suicide rate skyrockets in winter, but even southern Ontario has its issues.
If you can, try sitting under a sun lamp as often as possible. They're a little expensive to buy, but Ontario has them available at most mental health places and some libraries for free use. Your counsellor would probably know where or be able to find one easiest. My mum is a total sun junkie and her moods get much worse in winter - the sun lamp has helped exponentially (and going to Cuba twice a winter). I'm not a sun person in general, but I use the lamp for photo shoots and have noticed a better leap in my thinking. The ups and downs of manic depression are still there, but it's not SO severe.
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Date: 2007-12-08 03:37 pm (UTC)It's been proven that Canadians don't get enough "good light" in the winter and about 30-40% of people have a real problem with it. Affects moods even if you don't have a pre-existing condition. It's worse further north, obviously, where the suicide rate skyrockets in winter, but even southern Ontario has its issues.
If you can, try sitting under a sun lamp as often as possible. They're a little expensive to buy, but Ontario has them available at most mental health places and some libraries for free use. Your counsellor would probably know where or be able to find one easiest. My mum is a total sun junkie and her moods get much worse in winter - the sun lamp has helped exponentially (and going to Cuba twice a winter). I'm not a sun person in general, but I use the lamp for photo shoots and have noticed a better leap in my thinking. The ups and downs of manic depression are still there, but it's not SO severe.
Shaiyela