Seasonal Depression

[Peacelily14]

I have been diagnosed with depression last year, and it always gets worse in winter. So I would like to find someone here who has been through similar situation to talk to, and do activities to help myself get better this winter.

[IncognitoC]

I think that it’s usual for everyone to feel low during the winter months, unfortunately for people who suffer with depression this feeling is heightened and may seem worse. Winter is dark cold and generally wet and that is generally depressing where summer is warm and bright and that makes us feel cheerful.

[Peacelily14 in reply to IncognitoC]

Yes, most people feel low in winter. I'm going through depression and I'm actually from a tropical country, now living in a comparatively very cold country in Europe. So due to both these reasons like you said, it really gets worse.

[IncognitoC in reply to Peacelily14]

Absolutely, you would probably feel it more than I do due to the fact that you are from a tropical country. The winter weather does get easier to deal with but it can still be depressing. I hope that you feel better soon and that the weather doesn’t get you down too much.

[Peacelily14 in reply to IncognitoC]

Hope so too. Thank you!!! ❤️

[gajh]

Have you heard of using a Happylight in the winter months? It mimics the sun since we get so much less sunshine in the winter. It won't make the depression go away, but it might help a little.

[Hidden]

Hello I'm same winter I feel like staying in bed but feel better once up swimming helped me I'm looking to start it again 🤗and my Luma light and meditation CD before bed

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

TNL my daughter bought me a Luma light for Christmas.

Never thought of incorporating it with my meditation.

Thanks my friend xx

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Hello agora good to see you I just got back in bed, I am deffinate starting my cd meditation again and if no sun light through window I'll put my Luma light on, I'm not feeling very well tearful even but I know what to do, I will start swimming again, I am worrying about flooding were on flood alert nearly every day UK news not been good, some of parks flooding and where I cycle to pet store the field and track like a swimming pool, none of the houses my town been flooded yet this year but the grounds so wet, it's actually wet under the dry in parts a house on local news said his flood defense didn't work as water was coming from under, sorry for the rabble, I can't motivate to do work on my house, just need to get winter over then be red hot days in between the rain lol, I've 3 types of meditation CDs from Buddhist class I'm sure theyl help, sending hugs from me and pixiebob he's snug next to me I'll get my head on the pillow now 😊💛✨🌈💙🐯xx

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

Goodnight to you and pixiebob. I was just listeninig to Buddhist Meditation.

Sleep well my friend xx

[Barbloki in reply to Agora1]

Where do you get a luma light? I searched for luma light and all I found was spray paint guns.

[Agora1 in reply to Barbloki]

Hi Barbloki, Good ole Amazon always comes through for us lol

Try typing in Luma Globe Light. The colors are brilliant and some

come with a remote control. I hope this helps some. xx

[MaggieSylvie]

Thank goodness we're past the winter solstice and we can soon start to notice the days lengthening. Always wear three layers of clothing when you feel the cold and try and keep your feet warm. I'm not going to pontificate; we all know the things that make us feel better.😊

[vedarehab]

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