Hi May

I'm doing okay. It's been a pretty sunny late November, so not feeling the dull grey angst. I really hope it continues. Makes it easy to forget the season when I can wear shorts out.

It has been gloomy here in the Chicagoland area for a few weeks now. Meh, so far it has not hit me. I am sure I will have cabin fever later on as the winter gets colder.... So far, not so bad for me. I simply sit in the basement behind the computer.

It's great to see you sweetie..... I go down at this time as well usually until the new year but it hasn't been too bad for me either

Big squishy group hug.....xoxo

Good to see everyone check-in. Hugs an peace to all.

I’ve been staying pretty busy with a family schedule that has me running around from activities here and there and continual housework. If needed, I have to get some rest, I do slow down and do that.

The time time took about a week to adjust to this time change, but was all good after that.

That’s awesome about all the exercise May!

Hi! Glad you seem to be coping well. This time of year is historically pretty rough but so far, with the exception of losing Nana, I’ve been doing remarkably well! Not using any coping skills really, just living life.
I wish it wasn’t so cold out or I would walk more.

Thanks guys! (((Hugs)))

Like you I spend a lot of time at the gym, now that I can't use my pool...and work. As long as I stay busy I do pretty good. And I tend to enjoy the first half of winter, until I get sick of being stuck in from the cold and not having my hands in the dirt growing things. My bathroom looks like a jungle for all the plants.

Glad you're doing well.

Hi May,
Good to see you. Glad to read the legs are working and helping body/mind. Yes, the early 'dark' sky is a challenge, as is the cold weather. Lots of inside projects are helping me to cope...one day at a time...along with a new routine for daily living helps too. Thinking just being kind to myself is my ticket to mental health wellness. Take good care, hoping all is well where you live, concerned with the weather forecasts!!, Big (Hugs) Right Back At ya :) ml

It maybe the seasonal change that caused me to go in to psychosis again. Always around the holidays for some reason. Fortunately I'm getting back to reality again.

I think for me it's generally earlier in the year I get the problems of season change, late Aug/Sept, but then I'm probably alot further north than most of you. I think I'm now over it. Spring is usually less of a problem for me luckily.

Strangely enough, I like it when it gets dark earlier. It's only until Christmas, and then the days start getting longer again.
My Mom used to say that the darkness was my friend, warm and inviting. This is the time of year when I am thankful for a warm home, as well as countless other blessings.

I love this season for lots of different reason. First like loddyaoddylo says it makes me so so so thankful for what I do have. Clothes to keep me somewhat warm and more importantly a roof over my head. I don’t have much but what I do have I’m thankful for, I take care of my special needs brother and the look on his face with the changing weather you can’t help but smile as long as his feet are warm life is good, Sometimes well more than sometimes I wish I felt like him about life. He is the lucky one in my life. So sorry about making this long but I think this time of season is for to remind us how lucky we all are. That is my silly answer Namaste Pema