Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

47,612Members
1,358,869Posts
1,400,000Visitors

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?

856 replies

681 - 690 of 856

1...68 69 70...86

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember30 May 2018, 4:55 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Hi @soul, whatchya doing awake? Thanks. I ptobably dont thank her enough. Shes a very buisy person. A godsend in my worst years. Just feels like a loss. I don't k ow how to thank her more. & cant handle what feels like rejection. I cant put my property before my dad.
Just wole ip to a terrible nightmare, two boys fell under the train i eas travelling on, everyone's crying

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

soulSenior Contributor30 May 2018, 4:59 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

I don’t sleep all that well @Former-Member but especially recently. My pooch is being returned to me today so that will be emotional.
Bad dreams can affect you in that way. Sounds like you aren’t sleeping much either.
What are you doing to take care of yourself?

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

soulSenior Contributor30 May 2018, 5:09 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Perhaps you could send her a thank you card or even a small gift (gift card) now and then.
Sometimes when people are having issues of their own, they lash out in other areas @Former-Member.
We all like to feel appreciated. I understand that your priory lies with your Dad. I know from experience that the ones we love aren’t around forever. Hope you are enjoying spending time with him.

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember30 May 2018, 5:13 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

I've not long sent a thank you card. She didnt mention it.

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember30 May 2018, 5:19 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

I'm not good at taking care of my health but i neef yo have 3 or 4 laydowns through the day for anxiety and my back. And helping dad is being true to myself. And i like feeling useful to someone ❤

Very sad about your dag. Im guessing youre receiving the ashes today? Its heart wrenching. I had to pick ip my mums ashes recently and my girls in 2011 oh, cant go tjere right now.

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

soulSenior Contributor30 May 2018, 5:22 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Sorry if I triggered you @Former-Member.

It usually does make one feel good to be helping another unless that person is a narcissistic.
Maybe your friend will feel differently next time you speak to her.

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember30 May 2018, 5:57 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Cant be helped
Its timing
Poor Kurra lost her dog too
My arrogant brother calls me a narcissist.
Are you messin with me @soul?
Must be the cloud of dark company about atm
I know who i am

In response to: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Unknown userMember30 May 2018, 6:08 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

@Former-Member

In response to: Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

soulSenior Contributor30 May 2018, 6:23 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Sorry @Former-Member - I drifted off to sleep. Not messing with you at all. The point I was trying to make is that people are generally happy to help. It’s the nice part of human nature to do so and has benefits for the person helping as well as the person who is helped.

I was married to a narcissist for far too many years and he was completely all about himself. I can tell that you are a very kind and generous person who puts others first. Apologies if my meaning was misinterpreted.

In response to: Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor30 May 2018, 8:53 am AEST

Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Morning @Former-Member ...... 💙💐💕

So sorry to hear your friend has responded that way .....

Is the property still under the care of an agent ? Can you ask whether they can arrange someone to come and water for you periodically for a small fee ?

If so, maybe you can send another card to your friend apologising that you have been so busy with your Dad that you have left her feeling unappreciated for what she was doing, but you have now spoken to the agent about trying to find someone else .... but only do this if there actually is someone else available. Your friend might jump at the chance if she is feeling worn out too, so the option has to be a reality.

Hugs @Former-Member

❤️ @soul .....

681 - 690 of 856

1...68 69 70...86

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Aboriginal flag

Torres Strait Islander flag

Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.