Comments on: How the Seasonal Blues Work

By: kvpkrishna

kvpkrishna — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:10:40 +0000

# Despair and hopelessness
# Little motivation to complete even simple tasks
# Low self-esteem and self-confidence
# Low energy levels, tired and run-down
# Trouble falling asleep, nightmares, waking and can't fall back asleep
# Daily life is severely affected
# Loss of appetite
# Loss of interest in formerly pleasurable activities
# Symptoms last longer than two months
* Changes in sleep habits such as insomnia, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much.
* Changes in eating habits such as loss of appetite or weight gain.
* Decreased energy, feeling of fatigue.
* Restlessness and irritability.
* Difficulty in concentration, remembering, and making decisions.
* Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, guilt or worthlessness.
* Persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings.
* Loss of interest in pleasurable activities, such as involvement with loved ones or hobbies.
* Thoughts of death or suicide.

By: kvpkrishna

kvpkrishna — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:10:40 +0000

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By: Kathy Berman

Kathy Berman — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:22:21 +0000

Dear Chris-You are such an amazing giver and you have helped me a number of times. As an ex-counselor (there really is no such thing) and knowing full well you said no advice, my advice to you is to check out S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder). My father suffered needlessly for years and he would call me from W.Va. every year with all the symptoms. Until I read your post, I never realized he was enjoying it. Sometimes it does feel good to feel bad. Thanks again, Kathy at Kathy Berman.

By: Malinda

Malinda — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:06:28 +0000

explains the mood swings…been in on what we used to call “cabin fever,” now officially S.A.D., for too many years. I want to go to Disney. Maybe that would help. Thanks for sharing.

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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:10:16 +0000

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By: Karin Manske

Karin Manske — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:22:03 +0000

I am becoming a fan, fast :) Reading your post I feel encouraged to accept myself with moods, blues and all. Thanks for sharing!

By: Katy Spears

Katy Spears — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:53:27 +0000

When this happens you just need to be able to feel it and get through it. Attempts to cheer you up can make you feel “un-heard”. One just seeks validation, the ability to just be, as you are, and to just sit with it. understood.

By: The Daily Blonde

The Daily Blonde — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:48:06 +0000

This is by far one of the best posts I’ve read all day. It’s real and honest…and I am so sick of reading posts that say, “I’m so fantastic, I just made a million dollars doing nothing.” In real life these people are delusional. I’m not going to tell you to snap out of it…sometimes it’s good to be in that funk for a bit. Been there, done that, will do it again!

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:41:31 +0000

Hope this time inspires you