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Any Help with Depression In Whidbey Island
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Permalink Reply by Oneofalot on
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He might be suffering from what is called Sad. It is a seasonal disorder. Where people in the NW seem to get, because we don't get enough daylight. REAL DAYLIGHT. Have him try taking a walk at lunch and putting a real light in is office instead of the over head lights and have him open his shades wider if he can. These things seem to help me a lot. If that doesn't help have him see the doctor and ask about SAD and see if they have any more thing he can do. I no there is therapy for it. I just don't no if the military does that or not.
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie( Mrs. Davis) on
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I will talk with him about that. He comes home the 20th and I am hoping that helps.Thanks for the advice:)
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I hope it will work. I know it can be really depressing to be away from family but to put the weather into the factor it really does not help. I hope you have a fantastic time with him on his vacation. He sounds like he really needs one.
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yes, I think he does. Thanks I hope it will help him. This is so different from him. Either way it will just be good to see him.
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Permalink Reply by Keisha on
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Personally I am depressed out here. I've only been here 3 months and I hate it. I miss my family in Georgia. The weather is weird here. It was sunny. Then rainy. Then it recently snowed now its gloomy again. I wish we wouldve chose another duty station.
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Sorry to hear that. I hope it gets better for you:)
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Very true Wamomofchris. I have lived here all my life also that is why I did suggest SAD to her. It is the most comman thing for us North westerners to feel.
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Permalink Reply by Kay(Daughter is a gunners mate) on
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Tell him to take Vitamin D! He is not getting very much of it in the gloomy weather. I read it was cold in Florida too. My daughter is in Bremerton and we are from WA state so it isn't much of a change for her. Good luck:)
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Permalink Reply by Susan mom to Niko on
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Hey there!
I am also a born and raised Washingtonian... then moved to Las Vegas for college... sure missed the gray days and temperate climate then! I used to joke that the webbing between my toes was drying out and cracking in the desert! My in laws like to visit in August. That is the most reliable fair weather month.
Have your husband get outdoors... it does take a change in your mindset to get outside even when it is gray... but walking/biking/skating/running in the daylight (for 20-30 minutes) is the best way to get your body what it needs... and take some extra Vitamin D to help with stress and to supplement not getting enough sunshine.
And let us know if he wants to be 'adopted' by a local mom... We love to have sailors come over for dinner!! My son is finishing his time at Whidbey but would be happy to bring you husband 'home' for dinner!! -
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Thanks everyone for the advice:) Its very much appreciated. I live in the sunshine state so I guess, I didn't think the weather would be such a big deal. Its hard for him to do much with no car. We decided since hes deploying first of January we couldn't afford it right now. Susan thanks for offering to be his "adopted mom" thats so sweet. He's not real close with his family and im sure that doesn't help him. I am going to get him all these things when he gets home so it will help him when he heads back up there. I am just hoping christmas at home will make things a little better for him.
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I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. My daughter is on her first deployment on the uss stockdale.Actually time is going by pretty fast..they are kept pretty busy.
Once your husband is deployed and you need some support, please don't hesitate to write me. My husband was in the military for 38 yrs.He is retired now, but i was going through several deployments too...karin
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Permalink Reply by ebigirl on
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I am a born Washintonian also and dread our lack of sunlight. Is your husband sleeping well? He might try Melatonin (available at any drugstore and Costco, Sam's Club etc...) taken at bedtime. I have no idea what dosage he would need, I would check with the pharmacist. Another thing is to make sure he doesn't let this go on for too long before he seeks help (emotional or medical). You did mention that he was being deployed soon, but I'd hate to see him just "wait it out" if there is something else involved. I doubt there is, as there are soooo many people affected by SAD here in the Northwest. Being a native is much different than being literally "shipped in" with no idea what to expect!
My son is leaving for bc in March, so I am very new to this group and not really "official" yet. I would like to say that every response you have received is right on, and I am VERY impressed by the members of the WA and OR group. This is definately a group that really cares about ALL of our sailors, not just the ones with the same last name! I'm excited to meet the other "moms/wives/girlfriends" in the near future. :)
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