I Wish I Lived In Australia

I live in the USA, (New Hampshire). It's so cold and snowy here 3/4 of the year. It totally depresses me. Last week it was in the minus teens and we had about 2 feet of snow. It's nice at first, but after a few months it gets you very depressed.........that's why I'm here.

I can't wait for summer. I love hiking and climbing mountains in the warmth. That makes me happy!

Hi! I'm sorry the winter makes you feel so down. I can be really affected by the weather too. I'm Canadian, so our winters are pretty horrible, and I'm currently going to school in Scotland, where it basically rains non-stop. Recently I got a special light that mimics natural light, and I sit in front of it for about an hour every day -- I was skeptical at first but it really, really helps. It's very soothing to have that light on and its definitely having a positive impact on my depression. Maybe you could give it a try?

Feel better!

Thank you Rebecca, I'll look into it. I'm sure it couldn't hurt.

I hope you feel better also.

Australia huh? Well they have their fair share of troubles there too. I just saw on the news that many have died in wildfires and one of my best friends is in Melbourne, pregnant in 112 degree weather.

I know the winter stinks (I live in a New England state as well) but it will be spring soon and then.... summer, my favorite season! The light box that was mentioned earlier, truly does work... Another friend suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and swears by his! There are also dawn simulators that I have heard work incredibly well. If you can exercise it will help your mood as well. I lived in Oklahoma once and thought I had died and been sent to Hell... (I literally cried everyday for months)... I know it's not the same as being stuck inside with cabin fever, but... I started to work out (because I was bored, lonely and miserable) and I really did start to feel better. As I don't know you, I would say to check with your doctor before starting any workout program, but if you are physically healthy enough it does work. It releases endorphins just like chocolate or sex!!

Your right about cabin fever! I do a lot of mountain climbing, but when the winter comes, I find that very hard to do. I snow shoe hike but that gets to you after a while.

I mentioned Australia because I have a friend (who I haven't talked with in a while) that moved there and loves it. He said the weather is nice and that would be good for my many broken, old bones. Plus a change wouldn't hurt.

Just thinking out loud I guess.