How do the winter months affect your a... - Living with Anxiety

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How do the winter months affect your anxiety and do you have any coping techniques to help the community?

5 years ago30 Voters

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Winter does not affect my anxiety, it's the same all year roundMy anxiety is much worse during the winter monthsI have some coping techniques that help me through the winter months (please advise below) I would like some tips on how I can cope better during the winter months

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foxglove5 years ago

I actually like Winter (as long as not too cold!). Think the darker days wrap around and protect one. I know not the normal opinion!!!

in reply to foxglove5 years ago

Thanks for sharing!!

NCAQuilter in reply to foxglove5 years ago

I love winter, too. Fireside suppers, bundling up, candles, snow, quiet times doing needlework with my cat in my lap, long discussions with my husband of 60 years. (We started talking when we first met, and haven't stopped!) These special things make coping so much easier!

foxglove in reply to NCAQuilter5 years ago

I am so pleased that you have found a way to enjoy!

NCAQuilter5 years ago

I have SAD, and during the dark days, I up my Vitamin D intake, from 10,000 IU, to 15,000 IU. Several issues make it difficult to get enough D at any time - susceptibility to skin cancer, and fear of exposure when outside (kidnapping). Hints to better cope would be most welcome.

cattywamp5 years ago

For me, I get calm when I get to run and be outside! Sometimes its waaay too cold in the winter to be outside so being stuck inside is hard for me to cope sometimes.

newbie19565 years ago

Anxiety has never been seasonal for me. Now that I'm 78, staying indoors when it's cold can be cozy. My hubby feels the same. He's great company <3

in reply to newbie19565 years ago

Thanks for sharing!!

bepete5 years ago

I tend to watch a lot of travel programmes which make me feel warm inside,

Invoking memories of warm night s in tropical destinations, and minus the mosquitos.

Tired3005 years ago

I dread the start of the winter months every year. The onset of the dark days/nights in my mind prior to the first few weeks really impact on my daily life.

The only comfort I have with the situation is that I can now spend the winter months hiding from the world in bed, without the usual judgemental comments.

Having SAD, with symptoms of severe anxiety in a way feel less pressurized.

This though is overlooked, because imy levels of my depression increase ten fold!

It never rains....... It pours!!! ... and by the look of it, its gonna be a long one!

Good luck out there x My thoughts are with you all.

Eat well, stay warm, and sleep lots. You deserve it. X