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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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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

Good morning to you too & to everyone else!

Yes I'm around, awake since before 4am - not by choice.

I called locum doctor out & he arrived at 4.50am this morning.

I finally got the right diagnosis (not good).

My GP brushed me off yesterday, saying that it's severe hayfever (which it isn't).

I've got Bronchitis & tonsillitis both at the same time. Chest Infection.

I don't think I've ever had Bronchitis before.

The locum Dr said that I would not recover without antibiotics (that's what I thought) - when my GP had refused to treat me with anything.

I'm waiting for the Chemists to open. It's 7am & nothing is open yet.

As @Former-Member said - those germs just love me way too much (I wish they wouldn't).

Adge

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soulSenior Contributor

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Take care @Adge - sounds nasty. Get plenty of rest, drink lots. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon and you'll be on the mend.

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soulSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member - happy that the sun is out, a gentle breeze is blowing and even the lavender plant has come alive. Got a walk in and will be back at yoga tonight.

Hope you have a good day. How are those drawers going? BTW.

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Thanks @soul

Yes I will try to enjoy my day too...

Adge

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OwlunarSenior Contributor

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Hi @Adge

I sm sorry you are so sick but glad you have a diagnosis at last

Didn't the locum doctor give you a starter antibiotic - they usually give me one with the script when the shops are shut - like hey - you are so sick how are you supposed to get your medication

This computer is going to close me out so I will stop here - and I hope you feel better soon

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Owlunar I hope you have a good day.

No Dr didn't give me any starter antibiotic or anything.

The script only lasts 5 days, & that usually is not enough to treat the infection. Plus this is more severe than I've had.

So I will have to go back or call out another Dr in a few days.

Adge

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Wishing you well @Adge ..... take care ..... support your immunity, it falls under stress and is linked to lung function .....

Found out the hard way ..... went from mild cough to bronchiolitis and coughing up black stuff within 48 hours one year ..... 4 weeks on an antibiotic forte to get out of it ..... immunity was on the floor ......

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Yep @soul ..... going with this flow ..... I reckon the team we are working with know their stuff.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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WH hasn't paid the phone bill .... we have no phones or data access this morning ..... wifi where I can find it.

WH steaming cos he can't access the supplier by mobile to pay the bill and there is no house phone here .....

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soulSenior Contributor

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Know anyone who can help out? Otherwise head on over to the phone shop @Faith-and-Hope.

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