Apparently this isn't normal?

[mayatawi]

I'm sort of aware at this point that I'm tireder than most people. I kind of sat up at some point in August or so and went, "Wait, most people don't spend all day feeling exhausted and yawning every five minutes, do they

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[_unhurt_]

since moving to the dark north, i've had to get a light therapy light for winters (they don't wait three years before diagnosing SAD in orkney, because they see it quite a lot!) - there are a bunch of brands, but you want something that has actually been tested & rated as medically useful. the smaller more portable ones cost more (sadly) but i have the one on the left here (it was in part a gift from my folks because: expensive!) and it is GREAT. definitely makes a difference to my energy levels, and reduced the ridiculous amoung of sleeping i had going on:

http://www.philips.co.uk/c/energylight/10962/cat/#filterState0=ENERGYLIGHT_SU_GB_CONSUMER%3Dtrue

the one on the right is new, but it looks like it just has less features - had it been available at the time i'd have gone for it, as i don't really use the timer or alarm on mine.

in the uk, you can also sometimes borrow a light from an SAD charity, or buy on a month-trial-return-if-not-helping basis - it might be worth exploring if that option is available near you before shelling out?

good luck - permanent exhaustion is pretty grim.

[_unhurt_]

p.s. SAD charities might also recommend you a brand/model in your price range, or be able to help you find one second hand?

[mayatawi]

Oh, thanks! I'll look into the charity thing-- but if not, I think I found that one on the right on Amazon for a kind of awesome price. This looks like the one, right?

And I'm glad it worked for you! Also, that gives me hope.

[_unhurt_]

that's the one - ooh, and yes, a very reasonable price too! happy to help; i do hope things get better.

[apiphile]

in the uk, you can also sometimes borrow a light from an SAD charity,

WAIT WHAT? THIS IS AMAZING. I HAD NO IDEA.