January is a tough nut to crack. We've had our holiday fun and now it's back to the hamster wheel of work and school. It's so hard to get up early after sleeping in for three weeks. And it's raining. I know I have SAD when I'm walking down the sidewalk with tears running down my face unconnected to a conscious sadness.
Look around you. Other people have it to. There are depression dodgers among us and maybe we can help each other out. Do what you need to do for yourself too. This is the time to invest in those things that help keep you above the water level. Get your hair cut, book a massage, or take yourself out to lunch. Notice what helps make other people happy and help them out. Do a mitzvah.
Seek out music books and movies that give you light. Stay light on your feet. Let go of the worries and burdens that could pull you under. Be gentle with yourself. Break looming tasks into mini steps. Take tea breaks. Take your vitamins. Give yourself time to daydream and enjoy those weekends sleeping late. Talk to other people about how you feel and you'll be surprised at how many people are struggling with sadness at this time of the year. Sometimes grief is seasonal.
January is a tough nut to crack. We've had our holiday fun and now it's back to the hamster wheel of work and school. It's so hard to get up early after sleeping in for three weeks. And it's raining. I know I have SAD when I'm walking down the sidewalk with tears running down my face unconnected to a conscious sadness.
Look around you. Other people have it to. There are depression dodgers among us and maybe we can help each other out. Do what you need to do for yourself too. This is the time to invest in those things that help keep you above the water level. Get your hair cut, book a massage, or take yourself out to lunch. Notice what helps make other people happy and help them out. Do a mitzvah.
Seek out music books and movies that give you light. Stay light on your feet. Let go of the worries and burdens that could pull you under. Be gentle with yourself. Break looming tasks into mini steps. Take tea breaks. Take your vitamins. Give yourself time to daydream and enjoy those weekends sleeping late. Talk to other people about how you feel and you'll be surprised at how many people are struggling with sadness at this time of the year. Sometimes grief is seasonal.
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