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Anybody here experiencing some drastic mood changes in the winter?
Following the holidays, I usually find myself ready to crash. I have been rapidly cycling over the past month or so, but things go even more downhill right after the holidays. I don't know if anyone can relate to that feeling of being both anxious and restless, yet energy level and motivation are lacking all at the same time? I know it sounds like a contradiction, but that's what I have been experiencing. (Btw, just found out my pdoc visit isn't this Monday, it's next Monday. I am really disappointed and a bit worried). Mixed mania and depression are really common for me at this time of year. Sometimes, I just don't know what to do with myself. My mind keeps racing with worry, but at the same time, I don't know how to take action and stay in bed a lot. What do you try to do to better cope with anxiety and depression during the winter months? |
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hi. my shrink just dropped some stuff and has me increasing Lamictal. Honestly, I'm only at 50mgs/day right now, and I already feel better.
Non-drug stuff...I can't think of anything. Some people swear by D3 supplements and light boxes. Whenever your mood shifts, sleep hygiene becomes extra important, of course. Sorry this is happening. I can relate (to a point...), and its not fun. |
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I can relate to this, where I never noticed it before. Usually colder months I feel better because I am definitely not a fan of heat and humidity. But I really crashed on New Year's and went through a very horrible episode that almost cost me my relationship.
I don't know if it's because of winter, the holidays, or just a stroke of bad luck, but this winter hasn't been kind to me. I hope things go well at your doctor's appointment when you get there, try not to worry about it too much. To me, I found that writing, taking a shower, eating something, and self-care improved my mood drastically, so maybe doing some things that you like doing can help bring your head above water. Hugs and feel better!
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I have a big lightbox next to my bed. I lay in bed and get light. It helps me huge.
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I do well after the holidays if I have some positive activities lined up. Not too many, not too few. If I find myself with nothing to look forward to, that kind of makes my mood dip a bit. Luckily I've got a couple of things lined up already. One I'm really looking forward to that I'll do with my hubby.
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I definitely can relate to this during the winter months. My therapist recommended a mood light to help with the seasonal affects. Half hour in the morning before I start my day.
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Hey. Based on my work attendance records front the last several years, januaray is the month I usually take the most sick days and much of that is from bad depression. It is a tough month for me.
I agree with an above poster that having something preplanned to look forward to helps a lot. Having something to stick around for and be excited about in the near future can help me endure the bad moods better. For me that's usually a trip somewhere. I got a light box but haven't started using it. I feel like I've been so overwhelmed that adding another thing to my day even if it is just sitting in front of a light for 20 min has seemed like more than I can do. But I am gonna try to force myself this winter. A much better but more expensive solution is to head somewhere sunny during winter. I hope the seasons and darkness don't affect u too much this year. Take care. |
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In the winter I go to the gym at the most dreariest time of day. The gym has bright fluro lights which are a good substitute for sunshine.
I also keep the lights on and heater on - I can trick my brain into thinking that the weather’s warmer than it is. |
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I loathe winter. I power through it. It's not as bad as it used to be for me. But the snow, cold, darkness really get me down. I have a light box I might try this year. I just remind myself it won't be that long. Spring and summer will be here before I know it...
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I am good with the holidays, but nobody sings about Jack Frost nipping at your nose in January or February. At this point, I am just waiting for it to end and none too patiently. I won't do anything I really enjoy until March, unless I take a trip south or we have some really warm days. I want to walk/hike, fish, stroll the beach and kick back in a lounge chair. No light box will fix my mood.
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