Depression. It's a silent killer.

[Wonderer67]

For folks in the Northern Hemisphere, has your seasonal depression started yet? I was sad today for no reason. I even sat outside on the porch crocheting for twenty minutes or so. I ended up taking two tiny doses of Xanax (anti-anxiety medication). Let's hope that the second dose works. Bleh.

Minis is this year. It’s not horrible for me but much worse than the last few years.

I know what to do to cope and deal, but this has been tougher than most years.

Haven’t had any bad dreams in about two weeks, so that’s good.. they can really sideline me for a whole day or so.

Outside, staying busy, recognizing what I’m feeling, the monotony of splitting firewood and kindling is helpful. I also really try to notice the beauty of this time of year. The low sun on the hill, the sunsets, beautiful leaves… (the fall is actually my favorite season, just not getting dark at 4:30)

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[CiaoSteve]

For folks in the Northern Hemisphere, has your seasonal depression started yet? I was sad today for no reason. I even sat outside on the porch crocheting for twenty minutes or so. I ended up taking two tiny doses of Xanax (anti-anxiety medication). Let's hope that the second dose works. Bleh.

I wish it was seasonal. Feel this way most days. You can tell the good from the bad depending on how many words I get down on paper, sometimes a couple of thousand, other days just a couple of hundred. It's the loneliness which hits first, then the feeling of disinterest, and on the really bad days, the thought that I can do nothing right. Been like it now for about nine years, all tied up with the same marital issues which led me to write in the first place. Sorry, sharing too much on what is a serious conversation.

 

[Norfolkguy49]

I hate the dark mornings and dark evenings xx

 

[Wetkitty09]

I wish it was seasonal. Feel this way most days. You can tell the good from the bad depending on how many words I get down on paper, sometimes a couple of thousand, other days just a couple of hundred. It's the loneliness which hits first, then the feeling of disinterest, and on the really bad days, the thought that I can do nothing right. Been like it now for about nine years, all tied up with the same marital issues which led me to right in the first place. Sorry, sharing too much on what is a serious conversation.

Don’t think you shared too much. That’s what this thread is for and the more we know the better we are able to interact with you. Thank you for sharing parts of yourself.

 

[Wetkitty09]

The dark days and early nights begin to drag on me. Where I live there’s usually some sunshine though it tends to be so sharply angled that there’s not much benefit from it other than the light and warmth. Which is often enough.

Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Norfolkguy49]

It really nice to have someone to chat too on here , in real life it just the cat that listens to me in this house

 

[Bassytian]

Seasonal depression isn't hitting me, and I hope it doesn't. If anything, I'm becoming happier. Well, "happier" is a bit of a stretch. It's more like... peaceful.

 

[ericalauren]

Seasonal depression isn't hitting me, and I hope it doesn't. If anything, I'm becoming happier. Well, "happier" is a bit of a stretch. It's more like... peaceful.

I’m glad that you are at peace, if only for now. I hope that it stays that way!

 

[Wetkitty09]

It really nice to have someone to chat too on here , in real life it just the cat that listens to me in this house

My cat doesn’t listen to anyone. Sounds like you have a good friend there.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Seasonal depression is just the icing on the cake. It’s been unseasonably overcast here, (Thank you climate change) normally it’s snowed and stuck and there’s sun on the snow. I can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to the snow.

Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[CiaoSteve]

One degree this morning... a blast of cold after an unseasonably warm November... hopefully won't last too long

 

[Corbie]

I wish it was seasonal. Feel this way most days. You can tell the good from the bad depending on how many words I get down on paper, sometimes a couple of thousand, other days just a couple of hundred. It's the loneliness which hits first, then the feeling of disinterest, and on the really bad days, the thought that I can do nothing right. Been like it now for about nine years, all tied up with the same marital issues which led me to write in the first place. Sorry, sharing too much on what is a serious conversation.

I understand because it's the same for me.

 

[Wetkitty09]

Morning. Sky’s are clear and cold here today. I’ll take it over the clouds and rain anytime.
I hope your day goes smoothly.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[CiaoSteve]

I guess a good day is sometimes just ticking off the little things... pumping up the car tyres to avoid the sensor telling me they are flat when they aren't, just because it's cold for one

 

[ericalauren]

How is everyone doing today? I did some light therapy (using a SAD lamp from Amazon). It helped my mood a lot! Phew.

 

[Bacchus6153]

Keeping everyone here in my prayers. Be well!

 

[Wetkitty09]

I started the ball rolling for the procedure to take care of the pinched nerves in my back. Now I wait to see if the insurance will cover it. Fingers crossed.

Have the best day you can.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[JaxUK87]

Loneliness and lack of intmacy really puts the D in depression.

 

[CiaoSteve]

Loneliness and lack of intmacy really puts the D in depression.

I so do concur... nothing worse than sitting in the same room together, yet feeling you are in two different places

 

[Wetkitty09]

Follow your relief. The holidays are upon us and for some it’s the worst time of the year. Do what something healthy that gives you relief from the emotional stress this time of year can bring.
Be safe out there.
Love you.

 

[Merryecircles]

How is everyone doing today? I did some light therapy (using a SAD lamp from Amazon). It helped my mood a lot! Phew.

SAD lamp does help, it makes a real difference, night and morning.

Depression (and anxiety) rob you of yourself and it's a slippery slope trek finding yourself again and again.

 

[Noor]

SAD lamp does help, it makes a real difference, night and morning.

Depression (and anxiety) rob you of yourself and it's a slippery slope trek finding yourself again and again.

Walks/hikes outdoors in the sunlight everyday also helps, a minimum of 45 mins per day is supposed to be best.

 

[CiaoSteve]

You know... sometimes you get the most uninspiring of days which really takes you by surprise, and today was one of those

 

[Wonderer67]

Walks/hikes outdoors in the sunlight everyday also helps, a minimum of 45 mins per day is supposed to be best.

I was working from home today, but I did go out for about a 40 minutes at lunchtime. It does help.

I am in a bad SAD funk. I really hate these early evenings.

Last nite, I had a bad ptsd dream. I know what to do to come down from them, and I walked it off in our basement for abt an hour. Luckily, I was able to go back to sleep and I did have another dream, but at least it was a good sex dream!

Today sucked balls but I’ll take it one day at a time. The next few weeks will be difficult for me.

 

[Norfolkguy49]

Hi all how's everyone