I moved from Michigan to Texas and my SAD nearly disappeared, through I still have some circadian issues when the sun rises too late for me to automatically wak

I moved from Michigan to Texas and my SAD nearly disappeared, through I still have some circadian issues when the sun rises too late for me to automatically wake up at an appropriate time for work/life. Or if it’s overcast for >3 days straight. When I lived in Michigan the best help was: - Getting an insanely bright halogen lamp in the center of my room. Bright enough to mimic the sun. This was not a normal “available in stores” 70-100W halogen, probably closer to 200-400W. Sometimes I would stand right under it, about 12” from the bulb, staring into it with my eyelids closed for 2-5 minutes. - Embracing the cold and enjoying it. This meant not wearing a jacket sometimes and just going out in a t-shirt for 5-30 minutes, even if it was 20 degrees F outside. Finding outdoor activities which I truly enjoy and developing them into my life. Focusing on thriving rather than surviving. - Where I lived was overcast most days, especially in the winter. We could go a whole week without the sun being visible. I made a rule to drop anything I was doing and go out and stare into the sun (with eyelids closed) anytime the sun was shining. No emergency was too important to skip this. - Moving to even snowier areas. Being forced to shovel your driveway 1-2x every day is a great way to get the outdoor exercise needed to love the winter.