Change of Seasons

[SassyDog]

The change of seasons and decrease in daylight this time of year is really hard on me. I've been really struggling lately. Super stressed lately too. Life just feels like a dumpster fire sometimes

[CLB1125]

I can relate. In the forecast rain, cold, cloudy, rain…did I mention rain? Haven’t seeN the sun for over a week. I just dread winter. ❄️

[sabres4love in reply to CLB1125]

I hear you. Where I live we just had 2 straight weeks of sunny and warm weather and in a matter of days we went to cold and rain. Most of this week supposed to be like that. I like rain, just not for days and days and days. I don't like winter either, especially driving in the snow and ice.

[CLB1125 in reply to sabres4love]

I’m not afraid of driving in winter. Done it my whole life. I just don’t like driving anymore, my mind wanders too much. Could you imagine living in Alaska or way up there? 24 hours of darkness.!!

[gajh]

Have you looked into light therapy? I have a HappyLight. I use it for 30 minutes every day year round because I do not get out much to get sunshine ever.

[CLB1125]

my daughter bought me one but forget to use it!💡💡

[Hope4me1]

I too seem to tip into a little more of an awareness of a sadness at this time of year. Sometimes I will feel uneasy and anxiety will creep in. My body feels the loss of light and the cooler temps and reacts this way each year. I am remembering to meditate and exercise and to practice compassion for myself. Nurturing and finding spaces to be with something I love is important. Music, art and a good book are good examples of things that bring me joy. Then getting out and being with good people and engaging in meaningful conversation. Life has to have purpose. As long as I remember this, I will be able to get through the heavy weight of the coming of winter and be able to find joy there. 💕🕊️

[punkster]

I actually like the shorter days, and more so the older I get. The sun setting earlier means that I can wrap up the day and feel cozy in the house. I go to bed early because I wake up very early and it's nice to have a few hours of darkness before I go to bed. However, rainy days are a bummer. I like what the other poster suggested about light therapy.

[Jstbcuz]

I totally understand. Gloomy days are the worst for me. I live in the Midwest and dread winter time. In the summer, I am always outside keeping busy. Someday I want to live in Florida or at least go there for the wi term months. Trust me, your not alone with the season change.

[Gillyflower18]

It’s hard for me too. I have a period of about 4 weeks every fall where I have a headache almost every day. It’s a pain literally. I know it will pass at least.

[Island2]

I am in the club too, rainy and gloomy overcast weather affects me . I like winter as long as it stays white with snow, years ago it didn’t snow and I saw my family doctor telling him I was feeling depressed because we hadn’t have snow in winter, he asked if it was for not skiing 😁 no I don’t ski but walking in the snow in the woods uplifts my mood. But most Canadians don’t like snow and winter.

[Audiomarc1]

Hi, it's SAD, seasonal affective disorder. I've had it for as long as I can remember. There are so many people that have this, it's incredible. If only they would stop setting the clocks back every fall, it could help a bit. Stay safe.

[Trainchaser]

I agree about the decrease in darkness. Some work days go in sun coming up and leave after sundown. Try to get outside during my breaks. My life has gotten better lately but I can sure relate to as you call them dumpster fires