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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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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Hope you and the birds have had a good day @Former-Member.

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I get you @Former-Member flashbacks from a different place, different parts living through it. You all are doing well. It's a hard place to be in, I know. Thinking of you and everyone.

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Yes thanks @soul, had a day in bed, migraine & nausea didn't help.

Glad you're a bit better too. Ups & dows happen. Sorry not there for you more. Guess life would be boring if always the same.

Sane helpline returned call from yesterday this arvo. Don't pick up private numbers here. They left a msg but don't know what to say today. Maybe try again tomorrow, try find out how to get two way community support.

S1 just rang while packing - heads off to NZ after work tomorrow. Nice to hear him excited.

Ta for checking in 💜💕🐦🌷🌿

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Hiya @Maggie, typing same time. Nice to see you, knew you'd get it 💜💕

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WE MADE IT!

Now to just get in sink with nature 🌿🍃🐦🌞

Thanks for all your Winter support here everyone ❤❤❤

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Hiya @Former-Member. Love the pic @soul. Seems we are all struggling right now, wish I could help but my feet are dragging tar on every step, but I am sending a warm hug to both of you, you will be in my thoughts.

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@Former-Member today I woke and thought of you and all who have struggled through winter, to find a new season has started this morning.

Love to all, especially those doing it tough at the moment 💗

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Thanks @Maggie, @soul, @CheerBear
Happy Spring to you 🙂

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New thread @Former-Member - or do we come back here next winter?

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