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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

WINTER BLUES 😞

Does anyone else start getting really down in May? As long as I can remember - may is a difficult month for me, long before the Major Depression label. It spirals into slothful living and sleeping the winter away. Even though I love autumn weather, on the inside I just want to go to sleep and bide my time 'till spring comes - when I know i get a burst of energy back. Lots of people suffer SAD, and for some its serious. Its a well documented condition, and in my case compounds existing depression & anxiety, the tipping point. I noticed here on the forums last year that a lot of us struggled to get through winter, even here in mild Australian weather. What, if any are your winter blues symptoms in the winter?

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soulSenior Contributor

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I do have your back @Former-Memberand I have to say that I shed a few tears about your situation. Knowing how much I love my dog, for you to have been with Claypan for such a long time, it must be extremely sad and of course the connection to your daughter makes it all the more heartbreaking.

I just love the way my dog goes ballistic when my son comes to visit and when I was living overseas and would come back every three months or so, the pooch would go crazy. I have a video of one such greeting.

Do you have lots of photos and/or video of Claypan?

Don't make any major decisions just yet. You are going through a difficult time. Wait until you are feeling better. And yes, spring is just around the corner. We have 30 degree plus temps coming up soon, then probably one more cold snap and then winter will be gone.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member .... 💙💕

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Unknown userMember

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Still waiting for the picture @Faith-and-Hope, are you OK tonight?

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Yeah @Former-Member .... just a bit unsettled.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member Ive been thinking about you a lot hoping you are ok. It's such a tough time for you. Before my present girl, I had a jack Russell for 17 yrs, she passed the same way, heart and old. It's a tough situation when they are your constant companion. I hope you have a warm spring day to get out into the garden and see the birds etc. whatever you decide to do, will be thinking of you, sending warm wishes your way. Take care.

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soulSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member - hoping each day gets a bit easier

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Unknown userMember

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Thank you @soul

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Unknown userMember

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Hi Maggie, thanks for thinking if me, I'm fine, I think. You take care too 🌹🌿

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hugs @Former-Member

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hugs @Former-Member ....: 💙
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