SADD that time of the year

[Miranda]

I get SADD too. I'm sitting here with all the window shades/blinds/curtains in my house completely cranked open. DH goes through and pulls the mini-blinds to the slatted position. I tromp back through and pull the things ALL THE WAY UP. Let as much light in anywhere as possible.

I know this has nothing to do with light, but I find feeding my outdoor birds helps. I have several kinds of feeders right on my patio where I can watch them. Plus a heated bird bath. They are so happy to eat and drink. Outside-- freezing to death. Still trying to make the best of it. Something about watching nature thrive in winter uplifts my lack of light depression.

[Selkie]

Less than a week before the days start getting longer!!

[sundial]

I haven't been outside in 4 days and I'm getting buggy. I really want to play in the sleet but my bike won't appreciate it.

[Red Rock]

I am excitied for the days to be getting longer too! Yea. I look forward to that as much as anything else this time of year. When we have had nice days around here, I have tried to make an effort to go for walks for about an hour or so. I think I have been a happier camper also.

[michelem]

Still waiting for my lamp . . . these rainy, dark days are really wearing on me. Plus, I'm thinking that some of it is post-marathon let-down as well . . .

[sundial]

Can you get outside for 30 minutes or so?

[michelem]

sundial,

I have no desire to go outside when it is dark and rainy! :Yesterday, the sun was out for a portion of the day so I went out to my car during lunch as a way to get some sunlight through the car windows, but protect myself from the cold wind. Pretty much every day for the past two weeks has been either foggy or rainy . . . not much sunlight whatsoever. My lamp is supposed to arrive tomorrow!