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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember22 May 2017, 12:11 am AEST

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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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 7:55 pm AEST

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sending you hugs and love and sitting with you my friend @Former-Member

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soulSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 8:02 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member - I am having trouble loading this site. Otherwise I would have responded sooner. I hope that you are okay. Please know that I have been thinking about you. I'd even send my pooch to lay next to you so you could pat her for a while if I could. Today I got the bird to sit on my shoulder. Last time I had him that close, he bit my nose. Letting him out of his cage each day seems to have helped. I guess your birds like to hang out with each other but I love how they wake you with their chirping and provide you with entertainment and a warm feeling. I feel so sorry that you tried to reach out for help today and was frustrated. It sucks when you need some support and it's not there.

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soulSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 8:21 pm AEST

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Look forward to your son spreading his wings and going to NZ. He will have lots of lovely memories to share with you. I'm sending you some more birds to keep you company.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 8:30 pm AEST

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And here's one from me @Former-Member .... 💕

Headachey and feeling unwell tonight, but due out at D1's shortly.

Thinking of you. I want to go to NZ .... so looking forward to your S1's travel tales ....

Keep your chin up.

Holding you in the light .....

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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 8:39 pm AEST

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@Former-Member, I am going to try and sleep now my friend xoxo, soo aching and tired

Please let me know you are ok

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2017, 9:46 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member

Just wanted to let you know that I am finishing up at 10pm tonight, in case you wonder why I may not respond to you after this time. Of course, another moderator will be on the forums.

I hope you continue to receive the support you need here on the forums - please continue to reach out, as we want you to gain the help that you need! However, if you are feeling at risk, please reach out to emergency services.

We care about your safety!

Kindest,

Amour_Et_Psyché

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Unknown userMember30 Aug 2017, 10:14 pm AEST

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Thanks @Teej (caught that one), and thanks @Faith-and-Hope, @Shaz51, @soul, @Owlunar

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TeejSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 10:17 pm AEST

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I was trying to respond when it got taken down @Former-Member. Look after you. You've had a tough run. Thinking of you 🤗💜💐

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AdgeSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 10:23 pm AEST

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Me too @Former-Member
My best thoughts & wishes are with you.
I'vebeen unable to get onto the site for many hours - all my web browsers keep blocking the site & locking me out.
With the message that this connection is not secure.
Adge

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soulSenior Contributor30 Aug 2017, 10:41 pm AEST

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Hey @Former-Member - I read your letter and was blown away by it. You have your reasons for not wanting it up on your thread but I am so glad I got a chance to see it as I now know you're going to be alright.

I was so worried earlier today and was feeling bad that things I had written may have contributed to how you were feeling.

I cried tears of joy that you realise there is hope within you, that you know people here care about you. That you will be okay with whatever you decide to do this weekend and that your son will be fine because of you.

It took amazing courage and insight to write what you did and I want you to know that it inspired me.

I have so much respect for you. I want you to know that.

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