Seasonal Affective Disorder Support Group

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as S.A.D., winter depression or the winter blues is an affective, or mood, disorder. Most SAD sufferers experience normal mental health throughout most of the year, but experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer. The condition in the summer is often referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal mood...

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Cooped up!

AK32
AK32
OMG! Today was one of rhose winter days in Alaska where u cant really go outside. My two small kids 2 & 4 were just bouncing off the walls and screaming and hyper and didnt know what to do. It drove me crazy to not really have an outlet for them. I wasnt feeling well because im recovering from an alllergic reaction, so i didnt feel up to just going out to a store to kill some time. When he weather gets warmer, it would be so easy to plan somethign fun or just take a short walk around the neighborhood or even just play in the back yard. But winter is cooping us in! Anyone else getting cabin fever?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah i have it a bit. I am stuck inside recovering from a cold and with a great deal of homework...namely my thesis that is due Thursday. The only "outing" i get is going to class. :/ I can't wait for spring to come around and I can get outside and do homework there or go for a walk. There is just not much to do during winter here in Charlotte, I mean if we got snow that would be one thing but even that excitement will last for a couple of hours. Winter is just SOOOOOO boring. I know that compared to where others live, i have it good, but I would love spring to come...i really would. I can't wait!
AK32
AK32
I agree ... I cant wait for spring to come. Still gunna be a while for us though
deleted_user
deleted_user
That sucks but the ground hog did see his shadow so that is hopeful. Maybe spring will come sooner. *Fingers crossed*
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm just realizing I have it. It feels too cold outside but looks warm when the sun is out. I've been watching time travel shows and feeling the need to flee, but where? It's especially weird feeling for me because I'm alone in the house and now that I'm on meds I don't really feel depressed about it, just blank.
AK32
AK32
hope1410, what kind of meds are you on? maybe an adjustment would be appropriate. There are some that make u feel more flat and emotionless, but then others that really just help to improve your mood!
Sunvalleygal
Sunvalleygal
AK,
I am so sorry that u are experiencing this. I live in the desert of NM and we have had such a mild winter here it is unbelievable. I know that hearing that does NOT help you.

I just hope that spring comes soon for you and the kids so that you can stretch your legs .

Is there an indoor gym or basketball court nearby for the kids? Is there a workout facility for you?
When I lived in Colorado (with LONG winters) every day I went to the community center to work out and it helped a LOT. It helped w/ socialization and my body getting some exercise. There was a pool as well.

Is there something like that in your area?

xo Hope this helps
Sun
Sunvalleygal
Sunvalleygal
O... I LUVE your stencil lotus flower icon! Very classy.
AK32
AK32
SunValley girl. I am definitely envious of u. There really is not much here in Alaska, especially pool-wise. There used to be an indoor playground where u could take your kids and the moms could have coffee, but they closed down :( Glad u like my avatar...it is the tattoo I have on my ankle. Did you know that the lotus grows out of the mud, is a symbol of rebirth, and it shows how even the most beautiful things can blossom out of the most dire and dark of circumstances?