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Posted 11/30/2015 6:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,
Been away since long as anxiety through roof.

Holiday season approaching makes me anxious and more depressed.

My cold has been bothering me since ages.

Everyone looks happy and shopping except me .

I feel like a wreck.

Will I ever get better or no..... cry sad shakehead smhair
Posted 11/30/2015 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly - It's harder than normal for me this time of year, too. I haven't bought one single Christmas present yet... I don't even want to think about it. Hopefully it will be over before we know it!
Posted 11/30/2015 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Cilly,

I agree that this can be a difficult time of year if you are already feeling down...

...seeing other people getting ready for the holidays...not to mention the media portrayed joy, that we seem 'expected' to feel can be overwhelming!

You have been through a rough time recently, so being gentle and patient with yourself will be essential.

Finding a balance between doing what you need to do in order to feel your best...

...and giving yourself permission to take it easy and scale down the expectations for yourself will help you to get through this season.

You can and will feel better with continued working of your program. Keep doing your self help/therapy...as well as reaching out here. We're cheering you on!

S.C.
Posted 12/1/2015 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hey cilly- just wanted to tell you that this is my worst time of year as well. My therapist attributes it to lack of sunlight, since it gets dark so early, messing with my seratonin. It's called Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD... ironic, right?).

I use a light box- it's a really bright light that simulates sunlight. Using it daily really helps decrease anxiety and keep cool. Just thought it might be useful to you or your therapist in decreasi ng your symptoms, maybe. :)
Posted 12/1/2015 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
SAD is a very good point to bring up! I live in California...

...currently the land of SUN (and drought!) so I forget this is truly a real issue for many.

Of course Vitamin D deficiency also comes to mind in connection...

So trying a heat lamp, and eating foods rich in Vit D could be a worthwhile venture.

Thanks F.K. for bringing this up.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/3/2015 7:06 AM (GMT 0)
One of the best depression breakers is a good long walk, just look at things
in general, like , birds, animals etc. Life is worth living! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 12/3/2015 7:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cilly,

I also take vitamin D3 2000IU, omega-3, and multivitamins (from GNC) once a day.
My nurse recommended me D3. At first she started me out with 50,000IU prescribed for several months.
She said I was really low on something. I think something to do with sunshine, because I don't get out much. I still take them everyday.
I hope you feel better and have a nice day.
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