winter blahs already, any tips?

Yep, I feel you. I was born and raised in Florida, and now live north. My first winter I was almost hospitalized due to severe SAD/depression. I'm feeling much better now. Here are a few things.

D drops. (any drugstore should have them.) Life-changing. The regular pill supplements of vitamin D don't absorb as well. (obviously, you should check with your doctor about dosing)

Also, I adjust my sleep schedule as much as possible. This means that I am sometimes in bed crazy early/awake crazy early...but I quit fighting it this year, and have felt much better so far. On days when the sun is out (rarer and rarer now) go outside. Bundle up and absorb actual sunlight whenever you can...it makes a huge difference. And, even if you feel awful, muscle through and get a workout in. You need those endorphins now more than ever.:flowerforyou:

I have found that getting out into the winter weather and being active is the biggest help. It helps desensitize you to the cold a bit and the cold has a way of making you feel alive. At least that's my opinion.But it's best done with waterproof/insulated foot wear so you don't numb your toes.

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I work the night shift and sometimes it seems like days til I see the sun, go to sleep before the sun has peeked up and get up as it is going down. I agree with what everyone says. Do check on proper dosing of the vit D and some people have been taking huge amounts and over doing it. Take up snowshoeing, ski walking, or hit the gym.