The Sun

[tina22]

Does anybody else feel really happy when the sun comes out? For me it just makes me feel like everything's going to be ok and I get all this positive energy from seeing the sun. I'll be leaving for Arizona soon thank God cause winter where I live is horrible and so grey.

[Ellie83]

Absolutely!! My mood is totally affected by the weather. It can be freezing cold out, but if the sun is shining I’m in a good mood. If it’s grey and miserable, that’s how I feel too... miserable. ☹️ I hate winter because the lack of sun and the dark nights and mornings really sap my energy. I go into hibernation from November to March! I currently literally only leave the house to go to work, and even that’s a struggle most days. I just have zero motivation to do anything in winter, all I want to do is sleep. I think I definitely have Seasonal Affective Disorder to some degree. I struggle with depression all year round but it’s definitely a lot worse in the winter months. Have you seen a doctor about your depression? Are you on medication? It might be worth speaking to them about increasing your meds at this time of year, that’s what I do. I also take vitamin D which helps, with the lack of daylight to provide it naturally. I’ve also got a ‘SAD light’, which I find really helps me to get motivated on a morning and improves my mood. It might be worth investing in one yourself. I’d definitely recommend light therapy as complimentary treatment alongside medication. X