I have my usual Winter depression. I tried to make myself feel better this week by trying two new hobbies, poetry and French, but neither worked out. My usual hobby, Scrabble, is not working either. I know it's just this time of year and it will pass but i sure am miserable.

I can't take anti-depressants because they make me manic and SAD lights are not appropriate because i'm getting up at noon. I sleep about 12 hours a day plus lie around fake napping. I just have no energy.

On the bright side, i did take a shower today, did one load of laundry, walked my dog and did a hardware task that's been hanging over my head for months. I've tried coloring and knitting. Listening to the radio sometimes helps. People-watching at the mall sometimes helps as does going to my drop-in and seeing some friendly faces. It's just my Sunday Night Blues when everything is closed.

On the plus side, January is officially half-over. I made it thru the 17th anniversary of my most serious suicide attempt on the 9th. I feel lousy but not suicidal.

Anyone else having trouble with Winter? What sorts of things are you doing?