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?

[wiretwister]

trying very hard to hold on to my kpop ... but I am beginning to feel lost again .... hope it is just winter ... can't last forever ....

glad the anniversary was not too much ...

[B2008]

The days are getting longer now! Something to look forward too!

No matter how small, a positive change deserves to be celebrated!

[alincdytyourmeds]

I have them too. I went and saw my pdoc. He changed my meds again. It made me so mad that nothing I did could stop the winter blues. He says that once we get the meds right it wont be an issues. Somehow i don't believe him. But I will try anyway.

[Ocean Swimmer]

I am part time in CA, USA, but winter is still different. Less swimming in the pool. Other people seem not as happy.
I'm at our ranch in Costa Rica and Coke usually every year for Christmas. Even though it's hot outside, I still suffer depression. I cope by reading books. Playing with my cat and dog.
E mailing friends. And taking pictures.

[Ocean Swimmer]

That's come. Not Coke. Ha ha

[scatterbrained04]

I'm struggling this winter. The sun never comes out anymore. It's overcast every day. I can't recall it ever being this overcast all the time. I'm so ready for summer, sun, and swimming pools.

[gina_re]

I usually don't struggle with winter depression, but this year I am. I haven't showered in four days and I have the attitude of what's the point, who even cares anymore...??

[LorrieTorrie]

I didn't struggle with winter until I moved from Illinois to California. No snow on Christmas depresses me, going out in the winter and seeing palm trees depresses me. I've tried reading more, which worked for awhile. Later today I'm going to buy a a knitting kit because I never learned and I would like to. I want to learn to make one of those infinity scarves. And maybe a hat or two.

[furiousfever]

I have trouble this time of year too. I read poetry and workout. I also give myself permission to say no to things. I usually do way too much for other people and am super busy socially. Also recently I started getting up super early which actually seems to help.

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[Mountainbard]

Winter is usually pretty hard on me, but so far this winter I haven't felt any effects. I'm on an effective med combo for the first time ever, and I'm just hoping it is gonna last. If it gets me through the winter w/o any depression I'll be delighted.