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Posted 12/13/2015 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Once again I am energy-less and down in the dumps during mid-December. I just can't wait till the Solstice on the 22ond when the days start getting longer.

It's not that anything is wrong, everything is good and then I can't get out of bed and I realize it's mid-December and the short days have gotten to me again.

I live in the south (USA), it's warm and sunny, I turn on all the lights.

Some years I know it's coming, and try to prepare with a few anti-depressants and uplifting activities. Some years, like this one, I forget about it till I find myself in "the hole".

Nothing anyone can do, just felt like reaching out. Thanks.
Posted 12/13/2015 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
I know what you mean Lynnwood. It has been very dark here during the day too. Dreary, foggy and damp and cold. I am in Michigan and it would normally be snowy here, and possibly sunny. I too wait for the days to start getting longer, it wont be long now.

Keep your chin up and I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/14/2015 7:35 AM (GMT 0)
healing thoughts Lynwood. my deb is going through the SADS at the moment. she in pommie land. healing thoughts to all with this.
Posted 12/14/2015 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
I get the same. Keep the lights on, take vitamin D. Sometimes, no matter what you do, it sneaks up on you anyway.

I even went so far as to get an air freshening spray made by "Method" that is called "Fresh Clover". I swear it helps! I also 'force' bulbs throughout the winter months. Having things in bloom in the house gets me through till spring. I start them about 1-2 weeks apart, so that I have continuous blossoms!

Maybe some day, I'll live in the south! Good to know (sort of) that it can still effect those like us there. Solstice is only a week away!
Posted 12/14/2015 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
Two years ago when in-patient, I was told to spend 10-min out side each day. Did not matter what I was doing. Just so I was getting UV rays.

I did NOT do it this year and was slammed with a depression ball I just rolled over and sat up from. The Phillies should have such a great pitcher. Or for Karen, the Tigers.....

Peace All.
Trina
Posted 12/14/2015 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
No, no, not an "air refreshing spray"!!! ;)

Those things are instant migraine triggers for me. But glad it helps you.

Been doing the outside thing, the lights on, etc. Can't currently take Vitamin D as I have a minor surgery coming up and they say it contributes to bleeding.

Thanks for the words of encouragement -- when this happens, it sure feels like I'm all alone and I needed the reminder that I'm not alone and together we can make it thru.
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