Winter Blues?...

[kikmosa]

How many of you out there go through the winter blues? It just sends me down when the days get shorter and I'm stuck in the house more then normal. Am I alone in this or does any one else feel the same?

 

[kikmosa]

It seems the darker the days the darker I feel. I get listless and tired. Memories start to haunt me and my nightmares are more often and clearer. I just feel that I'm falling into a deep hole sometimes and I'm not sure I'll ever get out. And like an idiot, I moved to an area where the winters are longer. All I can do is fight it one day at a time and hope I last til spring.

 

[cookiejar]

It seems the darker the days the darker I feel. I get listless and tired. Memories start to haunt me and my nightmares are more often and clearer. I just feel that I'm falling into a deep hole sometimes and I'm not sure I'll ever get out. And like an idiot, I moved to an area where the winters are longer. All I can do is fight it one day at a time and hope I last til spring.

Kiki...ltns my friend. Are you on depressive therapy? It's the only way I can make it through the long, lonely days. Being in a deep hole describes it perfectly...and the sides cave in when you try to climb out. I know the feeling and live with it too. Hugsssss, all you can do is fight...be well my friend...

 

[kikmosa]

Kiki...ltns my friend. Are you on depressive therapy? It's the only way I can make it through the long, lonely days. Being in a deep hole describes it perfectly...and the sides cave in when you try to climb out. I know the feeling and live with it too. Hugsssss, all you can do is fight...be well my friend...

Since I lost my job back in Febuary I had to take myself off the antidepressants. I couldn't afford them anymore. But I'm surviving. That's all we can do. Hugs for you my friend. Be well.

 

[Vinde]

Nope you aren't the only one. It's not too bad until Christmas, but then after christmas until spring comes it's really bad.

 

[kikmosa]

Nope you aren't the only one. It's not too bad until Christmas, but then after christmas until spring comes it's really bad.

I think it's because between now and Christmas there are bright lights everywhere. Lots of parties and cheer going around. Afterwards there's nothing. Just dark dreary days and long lonely nights.

 

[Ladybird]

Kiki my dear sweet friend... how good to see you again

I'm sorry you're feeling so blue hon. There is a condition known as seasonal depression. It's got nothing to do with Christmas, but the amount of light that enters your brain thru your eyes.

It's now known that light triggers the good feelings that we all know and love. So when the days are shorter and darker, less light enters our brain, and we tend to feel a little blue and sad.

Of course life events, such as losing a job, can make this all the worse.

So you're not alone sweet, billions of us suffer the same way. Try to keep your house lit, or at the least the room that you're in. Natural light (sun) is the best, but failing that... a good old lamp will do the trick.

I hope you're soon feeling brighter sweet lady... I does love and care for you.

 

[kikmosa]

Kiki my dear sweet friend... how good to see you again

I'm sorry you're feeling so blue hon. There is a condition known as seasonal depression. It's got nothing to do with Christmas, but the amount of light that enters your brain thru your eyes.

It's now known that light triggers the good feelings that we all know and love. So when the days are shorter and darker, less light enters our brain, and we tend to feel a little blue and sad.

Of course life events, such as losing a job, can make this all the worse.

So you're not alone sweet, billions of us suffer the same way. Try to keep your house lit, or at the least the room that you're in. Natural light (sun) is the best, but failing that... a good old lamp will do the trick.

I hope you're soon feeling brighter sweet lady... I does love and care for you.

((((Ladybird)))) I'm trying to keep it bright. Even replaced some of the light bulbs with plant lights. That's helping. I just dread the next four months. But I'm going to fight hard to not let this get me this year.

 

[Vinde]

I think it's because between now and Christmas there are bright lights everywhere. Lots of parties and cheer going around. Afterwards there's nothing. Just dark dreary days and long lonely nights.

That's exactly it. After new years there's nothing to look forward to until spring comes again.

 

[Ladybird]

((((Ladybird)))) I'm trying to keep it bright. Even replaced some of the light bulbs with plant lights. That's helping. I just dread the next four months. But I'm going to fight hard to not let this get me this year.

Good for you sweetheart. As long as you know you have a problem, then you're half way there.

You'll do it, you're one very tough cookie. You've been thru much worse, haven't you... and you're still here.

Loves ya kiddo... wish we lived closer.

 

[Ladybird]

That's exactly it. After new years there's nothing to look forward to until spring comes again.

Vinde, there's always something to look forward to hon. Look forward to spring.. create mental pictures of how the garden looks in spring, close your eyes and feel the sun on your bare arms.

Create a treasure map. Get a large piece of paper, and draw and paste pictures and images of spring. Plan picnics, write a list of the foods you'll put in your picnic hamper, decide where you'll have the picnic, who you'll invite etc. It's all fun, and it all helps.

And if you think I'm being silly, let me assure you that I speak from experience.

 

[Joey3308]

Ya gotta do what I do Kiki, close your eyes and let that imagination put you in a nice, warm place....having fun and relaxing
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[Owlz]

It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

 

[kikmosa]

That's exactly it. After new years there's nothing to look forward to until spring comes again.

I guess we'll just have to come up with something to celabrate then.

 

[kikmosa]

Good for you sweetheart. As long as you know you have a problem, then you're half way there.

You'll do it, you're one very tough cookie. You've been thru much worse, haven't you... and you're still here.

Loves ya kiddo... wish we lived closer.

Yes, much worse. And like you said I'm still here.

 

[kikmosa]

Ya gotta do what I do Kiki, close your eyes and let that imagination put you in a nice, warm place....having fun and relaxing
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I've tried that. Problem is that memories keep getting in the way. Very few of those are pleasant.

 

[kikmosa]

It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

Sad, that's how I feel. Now that I have a name I'll look it up and see what else I can do to stop it. Thank you.

 

[carrie-on]

HI Kik...Seasonal Affective Disorder can be very unbalancing. Like LB said,there is research that shows the amount of light can affect your body and if you live where there are short days,it really can be hard. You did the right thing by putting plant lights out. My hubby built a light for me,using Gro Lights that is in a frame hanging on a wall by the chair where I like to sit and read. I call it my happy light because after sitting by it for a few hours,I feel much happier!

 

[John Roberts]

Sad, that's how I feel. Now that I have a name I'll look it up and see what else I can do to stop it. Thank you.

Hello Kiki,
it has been a long time. One thing to remember is the dark moods come from dark thoughts.....being someone who has suffered from depression all my life I can relate to what you are feeling.
With the above concept the strategy is to cultivate good thoughts and vigorously avoid thoughts that bring you down......sad music, people who make you feel bad are all off limits unless you are in balance............
The law of attraction is........you get what you focus on......
Although we have not been close friends in the past, I am a around a little bit(I have not been on LIT much lately.) I am here if ever you need company.

Strategies to avoid dark thoughts are.........
Activities that require focus and concentration, sometimes just removing yourself from what I call a vicious negative thought Loop where the thoughts keep coming back......is enough to regain a brighter mood.
This is where I started dancing, the concentration required forced me to leave my depressive thoughts and allowed me to center. Worked well for me,
that is an example.
Good luck,{{{{{{{{Kiki}}}}}}}}

And Vinde, you will be hearing from me in the dead of winter.

JR

 

[kikmosa]

HI Kik...Seasonal Affective Disorder can be very unbalancing. Like LB said,there is research that shows the amount of light can affect your body and if you live where there are short days,it really can be hard. You did the right thing by putting plant lights out. My hubby built a light for me,using Gro Lights that is in a frame hanging on a wall by the chair where I like to sit and read. I call it my happy light because after sitting by it for a few hours,I feel much happier!

I spend most of my time in one room. The only light there is from the ceiling fan. It has four bulbs and I've replaced two with plant lights so far. I'm thinking of replacing the other two now. That should help a lot.

 

[kikmosa]

Hello Kiki,
it has been a long time. One thing to remember is the dark moods come from dark thoughts.....being someone who has suffered from depression all my life I can relate to what you are feeling.
With the above concept the strategy is to cultivate good thoughts and vigorously avoid thoughts that bring you down......sad music, people who make you feel bad are all off limits unless you are in balance............
The law of attraction is........you get what you focus on......
Although we have not been close friends in the past, I am a around a little bit(I have not been on LIT much lately.) I am here if ever you need company.

Strategies to avoid dark thoughts are.........
Activities that require focus and concentration, sometimes just removing yourself from what I call a vicious negative thought Loop where the thoughts keep coming back......is enough to regain a brighter mood.
This is where I started dancing, the concentration required forced me to leave my depressive thoughts and allowed me to center. Worked well for me,
that is an example.
Good luck,{{{{{{{{Kiki}}}}}}}}

And Vinde, you will be hearing from me in the dead of winter.

JR

That sounds like a good idea. I'll have to find something to concentrate on. Thanks for the thought. And thanks for the offer as well. Knowing that I have someone I can talk to helps even if I don't get the chance to talk.
((((John Roberts))))