Depression?

[Mandy]

I really do believe the weather plays a huge role in our moods, and feelings. When it's rainy, and miserable, it affects me more. In summer i feel like doing things, and going out, i even notice people smile more when the weather is nice. In winter it's hibernation time for me.
Angiedoogles, those skeletons are nasty things, if you want to talk about anything at all, just know you can, anytime!

[Janet]

I had a friend who, like me, has seasonal depression. Mine doesn't get that bad, well, maybe once in a while, but my friend hung herself in her barn 3 years ago. She had one boy just starting college and one the same age as my son. She was my hairdresser and I miss her terribly.

I do great in the summer time, but boy when winter gets here and I'm shut in, or since winter it stays darker longer, it can be quite difficult if I let it. I don't take meds like my friend did, but prefer to take care of it myself. If and when it becomes too bad for me to handle, then I will seek help with it.

[RLC12345678]

I, too, suffer from seasonal depression. This year was worse than it has ever been before and I think it was one thing that contributed to my lack of participation here lately. Did you know that one of the reasons they moved up Daylight Savings Time this year is bc of the seasonal depression issue that many deal with?? You're definately not the only one.

Another thing that I strongly believe that contributed to my "seasonal depression" this year was brining home a 6 week old puppy. With the lack of sleep, hubby working 80-100 hours a week, a full-time job, and caring for 3 dogs one of which being a helpless 6 week old puppy, I felt like I was suffering from post-pardum depression (is that possible with a dog? ) I now know why they tell you to wait until the puppy is at least 8 weeks before you bring them home.

Anyway, the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, I am able to spend more time outside, my hubby is only working 50 hours a week now, and my puppy is getting older and bigger and better behaved, and I feel SOOOO much better.

Hang in there. Don't be embarrassed by going to talk to a counselor or being put on medication if you need to. There's nothing to be embarrassed about as MANY of us do it.

((((((((((hugs!)))))))))

[Janet]

I haven't done it yet, but I've even considered painting my bedroom a light soft yellow. I spend a lot of time back there, sewing, reading whatever and I just thought maybe that will help with the seasonal depression.

I also was thinking that I had post partum depression. These puppies, nerves, making sure they were nursing, losing sleep...etc. etc. has really taken a toll on me this week.

It gets better....

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by Janet

I haven't done it yet, but I've even considered painting my bedroom a light soft yellow. I spend a lot of time back there, sewing, reading whatever and I just thought maybe that will help with the seasonal depression.

I also was thinking that I had post partum depression. These puppies, nerves, making sure they were nursing, losing sleep...etc. etc. has really taken a toll on me this week.

It gets better....

Janet - the soft yellow sounds like such a beautiful and perfect color for your activity room. I am wanting too to paint. My bathroom. I am thinking a green.

I LOVE painting and I think colors really do cheer ya up!!

I have an antique room (just another spare bedroom) and would love to paint it a softer yellow. You give me such inspiration.

Sorry you've had a tough week. Just think though it will get better. Then you will be exhausted from "chasing all those puppies around" LOL