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Posted 11/3/2017 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Around this time of year until Feburary I always feel a little Anxious amoung other feelings like sluggish or tired, a little depressed about shorter days and some difficulty concentrating. While I do have medication for anxiety I was looking for tips on helping out of winter blues, I find it's worse between now and just before Christmas and especially in the evening. open to ideas like maybe keeping certain scents around the house, vitamins, foods, light thearpy anything that might be easy to tryout.

Thanks,

Post Edited (anxiouscanadian) : 11/3/2017 5:59:51 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 11/4/2017 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
I feel the same way when the time changes and the days are shorter. Some of the things that I would suggest are getting outside as much as you can.
Take walks when you can. Eat a heathy diet. Cut out caffine, refined sugars, and use Himalayan sea salt for the minerals that are in it.

Also I like to get creative with lighting in my house. I love the little battery powered fairy lights that can be used in all kinds of ways. I like to put them in colored bottles, vases etc. And I like to use battery powered candles and string lights here and there to add some sparkle.
I dont like to sit in a dark house so I open all windows during the day and let as much light in as possible. At night I turn on several lights in the house. There are SAD lights that you can buy that might help with mood. Another suggestion would be to find a new hobbie. I like to paint, make beaded bracelets, cook, garden, make handmade gifts and read. Try to find something that you enjoy that will keep you busy on those long nights when it gets dark so early. Try to keep a good sleep schedule also. Hope this helps.
Posted 11/4/2017 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
...me three!!

It takes me a couple of weeks to adjust to the shorter/darker/colder days.

I try to embrace the cozyness with new fuzzy socks and lighting candles. I love my microwaveable rice warmer for the back of my neck when I get chilled.

A light box can be a good investment if you really steuggle with SAD...

...and also a vitamin D supplement may be something to ask your doctor about, in case your levels are low.

I hopeyou can find the coping skills you need to feel your best this season!

S.C.
Posted 11/5/2017 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
Try Happy light!!It might work but not if you photosensitive.I FEEL strange too when its cloudy all time.

A CHANGE OF CLOTHES OR SHOWER ,walking might help.
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