During the long cold months some of us will find ourselves mired in what is widely called SAD or seasonally adjusted disorder. But I have found on a personal basis that this year there seems to be an extra weight. Thankfully I have no major issues to deal with at the moment that would account for this malaise, but it just feels like there has been an excess of bad news and tragedy in the last several months, or then maybe it's just me. Any one else experiencing this?
And on the other side of the question, what do some of you do to get out of the funk?
And on the other side of the question, what do some of you do to get out of the funk?
Cue the song. Big bottle of Vitamin D. Thanks for the reminder. Look for stories I know will have a comedic tone...Elmore Leonard is good for this...but I've read most of what he has to offer. If I can't read....I try to stay busy...carpenter, me...and we get dumped on winter and work can be nonexistent and though I've done all manner of things to fill that time void--buy old beater houses, work on winter, sell...tell summer customers I work for less winter...save up my scrap wood and make heart cupboards in my shop...shovel snow, try to keep the roof shoveled off, a path open to the backyard and the shop door...the clock is set to chime Christmas songs...Let heaven and nature sing! playing now...save when the cable guy comes over and you're trying to be serious? and the clock starts striking Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer! Trouble...cue the next song.
There are also special lights that have a different spectrum which is supposed to be helpful for SAD. This may not work for you but what has helped me the past couple of years is to become involved with hobbies that keep me stimulated and creative. For me that's a variety of craft hobbies so not a problem with being inside. Of course, reading is another option for taking you away from where you are. I personally feel that having some sort of hobby is a huge help in the aging process, too, because it gives one something to focus on and stimulate your brain. I honestly can't relate to the people who don't know what to do with themselves when they retire because their entire life up to that was work, work, work and after they retire they just sit around watching TV which is not good for either the mind or the body. If you don't already have a hobby maybe this would be a good time to take one up. Good luck!
