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winters coming

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you know what sometimes works for me when i'm really depressed. If it's winter i'll go for a brief walk with a light jacket on. I get so freezing it sort of takes my mind off my depression and I have a clearer slate when I get back to do something sort of positive. It doesnt always work but it's one of those non-meds things ive learned over the years. It helps w anxiety attacks too
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Sounds like an extention of my coping techniques which is to run cold water over my wrists and neck.
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I'm more the sit in front of the wood stove, read a book, and listen to the cars trying to drive in the sleet and snow outside kind of person. :)
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That helps me also, I don't take walks but when the weather changes from fall to winter my depression seems to subside some...Even when it's just cool weather...I love it! My friend calls me a "Winter baby" because I love the cold and she hates it.lol
4mytasha
4mytasha
Awwwwww come on! Trying to stay positive with these threads and just your title sent me barreling down to the abyss. :)
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YOOOOHOOOO!My most wonderful time of the year.....wish I lived in a state I could really enjoy the snow though.
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I despise being cold but Snow ROCKS!!! Winter is awesome!!
4mytasha
4mytasha
Let's trade states!!! WI has the Loooooonngest most dreary winters ever but then again, it's all I know. There may be others.
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deleted_user
last year i couldn't even get out of my driveway to walk...the ice was so think i fell on my rear more than once, ouch!
snow is good, ice is baaaad. totalled my car on the ice too and then got rear ended in the rental - ice is for cocktails if you ask me!
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winter walks are always a good way of taking your mind off things. I love walking in the rain too when I'm feeling bad sounds stupid but it kinda feels like I'm understood and everyone leaves you alone if you look like you have somewhere to go
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cool:)
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I love walks to the top of the hill to look at the pretty pretty stars. Or running.
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i might try that and also would find comfort coming back to a nice warm home and cup of tea!
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