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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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Unknown userMember16 July 2018, 1:56 am AEST

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Oh sorry you got the chucks @outlander 😞 wonder whats causing that. Takes a lot to make me Sick, physically (muscular skeletal systems excluded lol). Have you got something to settle it with?

"urge surfing" lol love it!!!

My last psychologist did a lot of work with me at doing what you describe - observing the thoughts
& feelings more than reacting to them (as if i felt there was ever a xhoice before). Those intense emotions esp fear can swimg up so fast & sweep me off my feet before i even know where its from, connected to. Just feel so messed up really. Sometimes.

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outlanderSenior Contributor16 July 2018, 2:04 am AEST

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@Former-Member i have something going on within my stomach they suspect an ulcer but who knows since they dont run tests. I had something at lunch that had quite alot of flavouring so im guessing that what caused it. Thr last 2 were just acid and havent done anymore since just feel unwell.

The exercise is actually called urge surfing lol.. They have youtube guided urge surfing exercises so you dont have to read each step you ly down close your eyes and do each step as your guided through.

I get those alot to sometimes i dont notice until its to late or they just suddenly hit and leave me wondering what on earth happened and where did it come from. I try to have coping strategies on hand when that happens. It doesnt always help but its better then doing nothing yeah

Your not messed up even if you feel like it. Youve been through and are going through alot where so many things are expected of you they call all build up.

Do you have anything that does help you? If not when im on the computer next ill have a look through my bag of tricks and share some with you...

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor16 July 2018, 1:23 pm AEST

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Some nurses are over confident. That was a bit rude and a backhander.

Another thing we have in common @Former-Member strong stomachs and immune systems but compromised musculor-skeletal systems. For me back/neck issues reflect ongoing accumulated stressors. We both have had a tough ride.

One thing that helps me is to be more cautious and careful about me as lil ole lady. lol

I do not try and stretch myself as much anymore. I hope that keep a breakdown at bay.

SO once again, go easy on ourself in your caring role. Your dad is slowly going to decline. You can only do so much. Try and keep yourself good and smell roses. You matter without being in carer role. Just for yourself... and Yes, Who knows that lovely son of yours may surprise you one day.

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Unknown userMember16 July 2018, 3:31 pm AEST

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Hi @outlander @Appleblossom yep - "cast iron stomach" here, and bones taking theoweight,, nevertquite saw it that way. Heavy burdens and all, tight muscles all the time... Interestimg Apple. Not like poor Outlander there. .."Gut intelligence" instinct is worth listening to. Look after your GI track Outlandet take care. ❤

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Unknown userMember17 July 2018, 8:04 am AEST

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outlanderSenior Contributor17 July 2018, 6:08 pm AEST

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Unknown userMember18 July 2018, 10:16 am AEST

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despondent today -Feeling really flat - Gone back to bed listening to dads shower nurse (late again, they don't need yo or want to interact with me when they can find everything). Actually annoyed with them lately - 7am shower one day - 10am the next - poor dad. Have to shwer him in between half the time anyway. And they leave wet dressings on 1/2 time... And their office stuffed up my respite this week 3hrs is precious to me & ait ngers me they presume right o change it willynilly. Just cranky, grumpy...

Stll easily agitated since cortisone inj the other day (and yes shoulder still sore) - it occurred to me later - its possible i'm reacting to the local anesthetic injected with the cortisone. Its the same as after the dentist.

Anyway= just taking a moment laydown. Oops, noded off. Betta go check dad - do M/T hohum!

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outlanderSenior Contributor18 July 2018, 3:02 pm AEST

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor18 July 2018, 3:56 pm AEST

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Hi @outlander

@Former-Member I was feeling despondent like your dog pic yesterday, but things picked up.

Am really hoping that life picks up for both you lovely ladies. You are both fighters in your way and been great company and support for me. @Former-Member I remember you as tawn when you first arrived and I felt finally a person willing to talk about real things.

@outlander you have cheered me up for over a year.

Thank you for being here.

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outlanderSenior Contributor18 July 2018, 4:04 pm AEST

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@Appleblossom always here for you, even if i have no words. youve helped me so much too

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