Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment in India

Ishaan Williams, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Ishaan Williams, a 28-year-old software engineer who moved from Florida to Seattle for his job two years ago. He's always been active and social, but since his first Pacific Northwest winter, he noticed a drastic change. Each October, he'd experience a profound 'hibernation' mode: overwhelming fatigue, sleeping 10-12 hours but never feeling rested, a loss of interest in his beloved hiking and video games, and a craving for carbohydrates that led to weight gain. His work performance began to slip, and he withdrew from friends, feeling irritable and hopeless. His primary care doctor, ruling out physical causes, referred him to psychiatrist Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen diagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder and recommended light therapy. Hesitant but desperate, Ishaan began using a 10,000-lux light box for 30 minutes each morning while having his coffee. The first week was challenging, but by week three, he noticed a subtle lift in his energy. After six weeks of consistent use, the 'brain fog' had cleared, his sleep normalized, and he felt motivation returning. He resumed weekend hikes, even in the drizzle. Emotionally, he moved from feeling broken and confused by his own personality change to empowered. He now sees the light box as a non-negotiable part of his winter routine, like a vitamin for his mood, and feels back in control of his life.