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Faith, there are quite a few of us on here that get the "winter blues." The gloomy, cold days are enough to make us all want to hibernate. If you would, please check out some of the other posts in here and you'll see what others have to say about how they try to beat the winter depression. A few of the posts have to do woith trying to stay off of antidepressants due to the side effects and using other alternatives to ward off lack of energy and the blues.
Maybe for you, taking a much needed break and getting some rest will help. I imagine with all of the stress you have been under has contributed quite a lot.
Jess

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Faith, I can certainly relate to how you are feeling and I feel just like you in that I hate to take any more drugs than is absolutely necessary. The only advice I can give you is to just keep hanging in there. I do think it helps to vent your feelings so keep talking and we will be here listening. It's not all that long until February!

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Thanks Jess, Linda, and everyone, I have read some of the other posts and will go back to them. It felt good just to admit that I'm having a hard time. I try to be strong, supportive and encouraging to everyone else all the time, sometimes I just need to admit that I need a little TLC myself. Thanks for caring. It means a lot. Faith

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Hi Faith, when you take that vacation I hope you go somewhere warm. I keep telling myself everyday that winter doesn't last forever. Maybe one of those lights for therapy would benefit you and brighten your days...

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Faith ,

I no what you mean . It is a everyday battle just getting out of bed for me. I am living where I am not wanted and it is very stressful. It just seems like at our age we should have some kind of relief from this, but alas we don't . I hope you get to go on a vacation and enjoy your self. Yes you have had a stressful time last year. Hopefully this year will be better. You will be in my Prayers. God Bless Sharon

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Better today

Thanks everyone, just to let you know I feel better today. Just the thought of getting away has helped. I went and got my picture done at CVS for my passport renewal. I thought I looked the same as I did 10 years ago, but when I saw the photos side by side I realized that is not the case. Anyway, I feel better having a plan to get away and have some fun. We won't be going anywhere far away in February, probably just a night or two at a bed and breakfast, but it will be a break, and I think that's what I need. Hope you are all doing OK. Love to all, Faith

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I think everyone at some point during the winter months we get down more than anyother time , but no matter when you get down you can come here and talk to everyone . I have found it very easy and comfortable being able to say what is on my mind in here. I am still alittle down and worried about what the mass might be that my doc found. I know i can come here and talk to everyone , thanks jess deb rita linda for all the postive and supportive help you have given me
Hugs and love to you all

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I have been struggling lately to keep my spirits up and to stay afloat without going back on antidepressants. Winter is historically hard for me. The days are so short here in the north country and there are so many days that are cold and cloudy. I have been off antidepressants for a year and hope to be able to avoid going back on them. Last time I took them they seemed to make me feel really jumpy and I developed a chronic cough. I'm trying to stay active, exercise, and do the things that make me feel better, but it is a daily struggle. All I really want to do is eat and sleep. I don't seem to have my usual energy level and I am irritable, especially at work. I don't want to take things out on others. I thought maybe I just needed a vacation, so I am going to take a little time off in February. Maybe I'm just suffering from mental fatigue. It has been a difficult year in many ways. Anyway, thanks for listening and I hope you are all doing well today. Faith

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Thanks Sandy, I have read your story and I think you're amazing. Take care. Love, Faith

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