Staying Happy during hard times

jld4314
jld4314 Posts: 19 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
A few years back I went through a significant depression where I couldnt stop crying all day everyday, couldnt get out of bed, couldn't eat, couldnt get that horrible feeling of dread to go away for weeks! I have found changing my diet and excercising as much as possible especially during the winter months has done wonders for me. I tried medicine which helped but I feel that most of it is a head game and you really are fighting your own worst enemy. Somedays I do feel that dreadfullness trying to creep back in though. Can anyone relate?

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  • ludogx87
    ludogx87 Posts: 286 Member
    me, im miserable in winter, napping all time, feeling down, no effort or drive to do anything,
    then soon as nights start getting lighter and mornings brighter i start feeling better

    SAD syndrom :(
    xx
  • MellyLikestoRun
    MellyLikestoRun Posts: 83 Member
    Winter is hard. I'm in MI, where it can get cold and dreary and the month of February drags on forever. I find that getting outside for a little bit each day helps a lot. It can be freezing out, but if I walk the dog or go for a run, it lifts my mood. Yes, I think Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real. Hang in there.
  • jld4314
    jld4314 Posts: 19 Member
    Thanks you guys! It feels good to know that others know how Im feeling!
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    me, im miserable in winter, napping all time, feeling down, no effort or drive to do anything,
    then soon as nights start getting lighter and mornings brighter i start feeling better

    SAD syndrom :(
    xx
    I suffer from SAD also.. get outside and get as much sunshine as possible, even on cloudy days.. Makes a huge difference..
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