From research i know that people in Ireland and Sweden have the highest (top 10) amount of people suffering from S.A.D so i guess it's not so strange, and my sister has mentioned the same feelings as me this time of the year. But in all honesty, whether its just the "winter blues" i.e a little tired, a little sad, a little unmotivated or an actual illness i dont know. But ive had enough of depression and feeling sad, so i am really hoping that i can fight these feelings that are starting to show now when the darkness and coldness is creeping in. I really dont want to feel sad and lethargic again, i barely got a month or two of happiness. Of course mental illnesses are just that - mental, and not just about hoping and wishing. But for now i am going to make sure that i dont start feeling more negative or "out of myself", and keep taking my D vitamin and get as much sunlight as i can!!
Some of you might feel the same way during the winter season and my best suggestion is to go to a doctor if you feel yourself struggling. Dont do like me and just google and speculate, hahaha. (But i know i have written about this previous years as it has been a reoccuring thing the past few winters).
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Hi Izzy - I hope you didn't mind me asking you about the possibility of this in a previous post. I don`t mean to intrude - just was aware that you suffered low moods at this time of year and wondered if you had ever given any thought to actually having SAD.
ReplyDeleteRather than speculate or self label I would go to the doctor. Just think, there could be aperfectly good reason why you begin to feel down at this time of year and that could be avoided - just think what a difference that would make to you!
Please see a doctor and get this checked out :)
Haha don't worry I'm not self diagnosing and just reading... I've had thoughts about this for a few years but I really don't feel like being diagnosed or tested for anything. Maybe in the future....
DeleteTherapy/doctors will help you, reading about it and thinking positive won't solve the problem
ReplyDeleteHaha don't worry I'm not self diagnosing and just reading... I've had thoughts about this for a few years but I really don't feel like being diagnosed or tested for anything. Maybe in the future.... but of course I know that depression isn't solved by just positive thinking. I had to start taking medication and change lifestyle as well as thoughts to recover from my previous depression which I've only just gotten out of.
DeleteOk Izzy - you know your body best :)
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