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Winter Blues

Misslynn85
Misslynn85

Anyone who suffers from anxiety and depression also knows the winter blues stigma. I seem to get even more unmotivated during this time and have no desiree to do many things even cooking. It is hard especially as a mother and wife. I try so hard to find things to pull me out the funk. Driving in these conditions I feel makes my anxiety 30xs worse. I panic extremely and have these visions of my worst fear ...car accidents. Does anyone else feel like this at times?

Restful
Restful
Yeah, it’s seasonal affective disorder and many people feel like you right now. You’re definitely not alone. I have not had any motivation at all to do much recently. All I want to do it lay around.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep writing it out.

Best wishes finding your better balance.
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Yes. This time of year is especially hard and I hate driving in it.
The snow, ice, darkness and "wintry mix" make it really frightening.
I'm taking Vitamin D and have a full spectrum lamp that I use for an hour or so a day.
Hanging on for spring
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
We sometimes complain about our winter over here in Oz but I can only guess at what it’s like there. I saw on the news about a big freeze in US today. Stay warm and safe.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
This is not my favorite season--that's fer sure. I think the vitamin d helps a bit. I've also gone to a tanning booth--just to feel the "sun" on my face.Everyone I know hunkers down in the winter--Spring is on the way!!
Misslynn85
Misslynn85
<3 thank you all for the feedback
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