Do You Suffer The Blues

[nicebloke1]

The winter blues, if so what efforts do you attempt to eradicate them, if any.

[brainiac]

Yes, I do.  Long walks, every day - always make me feel better

[nicebloke1]

Could the blues be even worse this year due to such a grey and murky summer.

[davebro3]

I have one of the "replacement sunlight" SAD lamps on the wall by my computer. Not used it for a couple of years & not sure it had any effect when I did.

I've started swimming a couple of times a week.

[ToraToraTora]

I do find the dark evenings a bit depressing especially when it's dark at just after 4pm. You look at the time and think 6 months ago it was considered mid afternoon and bright day light. I find a nice bottle of red helps!

[pastafreak]

I bit the bullet and bought a SAD lamp in the black Friday sale last year. I'd say it made a difference. It's time to get it out again. I also take high dose vitamin D during the winter. I used to walk more, but bad knees and a lack of a dog means I don't. I know I should...

[gingejbee]

I don't but know somebody who does. They use a SAD lamp every morning, Nov to March. It does seem to help.

[Maydup]

It comes and goes with me. The sudden change of light as we alter the clocks always makes me miserable; then I seem to pick up as the autumn colours shine so beautifully.

December is the worst time as I'm not a fan of the build up to Christmas but I make a point of enjoying the day after the shortest day!

Then it's January and it's soon starting to get light again. I love January! The bulbs are peeping through, life is quiet and peaceful, it's OK to stay home and read or do an indoor hobby.