I know, you are saying "What, it's not winter?!" Well, we have had incredibly hot, sunny weather for a while. Until Monday when it got rainy and a bit icky out. And my mood went downhill. It's crazy! I have decided it is not the cold wintery weather that affects my moods. Temperature isn't the big deal. It's the dark skies, and typically the shorter days too. Something about it makes me want to stay inside all day, sit around, do nothing, and eat eat eat! There is no other explanation for why I have been doing really good eating wise for weeks, and then Monday I suddenly have the munchies. Tuesday as well. Weather continues to be iffy today. I am trying to put a damper on my eating, remind myself that not only do I have a bbq/party to go to tonight, but Saturday night I am supposed to be going on the Portland Spirit (Dinner boat) for Len's work, and last time we had that I ate more than I should have!
But yeah, the blah skies make me feel depressed, overindulgent on food, lazy, and whatever else accompanies these things. Last winter wasn't the best time for me. I suspect every year that struggle might even get a bit worse! Having kids hasn't made this easier. It means I am less likely to get out when i need it ( I know, I can take Calista with me most places, but its difficult). At least acknowledging it means I know what to look for. I should really take the advice of my Doctor, Kenny, Len, and anyone else who has suggested it, that I should seek some extra help when I am feeling down. Perhaps having this in the winter time, having someone to just talk to and sort it out in my brain, will keep me in check and feeling a bit happier.
Anyways, stupid weather! Perhaps I should move to California. I would rather see the sun every day then the wintery dull cloudy skies. I am a pessimist about winter...what can I say? I admit it! lol. Give me sun any day!
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I am totally affected when the sun hides too. That is one thing I have really enjoyed here in Sac. Not that I get out much anyway though lately. There are many things that get me feeling depressed and knowing what begins the spiral down is totally key to avoiding gettting bad. Anyway, I feel your pain :) Cheer up Charlie(ISJ)!!!
Sounds like you have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). My mom had it. The cloudy skies did a number on her mood and made her depressed. Figures since she spent 99% of her life in SoCal. Anyways, there are these light boxes you can buy and put in your home and I guess you only have to have them within eyesight. Not like you'd have to tan in front of them. They're supposed to help curb the effects of the crummy weather. Check out SAD on webmd.com.
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