A Change of Seasons

[RockHippy]

So my Anxiety has gotten worse again. It was the same last year but started around August.I think the change of seasons has something to do with this and also having SAD amps it up. Any tips for getting through this. I have a SAD lamp also take Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I identify with SAD. Especially when I lived in NJ. Growing up, Fall was my favorite season. But as my clinical depression progressed I started dreading the winter. Cold. Dark. Black and white landscape. Ugh.

I moved to Florida 15 years ago. And although my mental illness turned into a full blown depression and anxiety disorder, I get some joy from the sunshine, wildlife, flora and fauna. 😎

Hope you feel better

[RockHippy in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you for your response. Suffering with anxiety all year round sucks! Though the ramp up with the start of Fall/Autumn and SAD kicking in makes it suck more! I live in the UK so sunshine does not happen much. Though we have had nice weather this year. Fall/Autumn is still my favorite season but I think this is because I am a natural ginger!

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to RockHippy]

What is a “natural ginger?”

[RockHippy in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

I have natural red hair it is referred to as ginger.

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to RockHippy]

I thought that might be it. So redheads like the fall?

[RockHippy in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Some Redheads don't do well with the sun due to the fact we burn more quick. I myself love going out in the sun. Just have to wear a thick layer of factor 50 sun cream and re apply often! Fall is meant to be more suited for Redheads also we fit in with the color scheme.

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to RockHippy]

That’s one of the things I miss about fall - the colors, and smells, and sensations. The changing leaves. The wispy smoke from fireplaces. Crisp air. Of course we get some “crisp air” in January. And it’s wonderful to smell newly mowed grass all year long.