Winter blues 🥶☃️❄️
As we come into the colder and darker evenings, in my country at least 😁 the seasonal weather can affect our depression or anxiety more, if this resonates with you, how do you boost yourself up during this time? And allow yourself to feel better?
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@Amanda84 I know I'm a weirdo but winter is my favourite season. I can unfurl the blankie which is great pain management. I can layer clothes up.
The fresh breeze is hitting my face 🥰
Summer is probably my least favourite but an upbeat playlist gets me through anything and of course cheese toasties, melty gooey lusciousness
@ScrabbleBrain
Ah who doesn't love a cheese toastie , the food of Gods 😁💜
@Amanda84
I come from a tropical country and i've never experienced winter or seen snow before. What's winter or snow like? :0
@pinkKite8784
That's unreal. Snow is so magical for me, it's like everything is just covered by a huge white blanket, so beautiful to look at and cold 😁
@Amanda84
Yeah, it looks so beautiful! Especially when trees or mountains are covered by snow, it looks so pretty and magical ✨
What's your favorite season by the way? Mine's autumn and i'd love to see it in real life one day. The colors are just so pretty 🍁
@pinkKite8784
Autumn is my favourite time of the year, especially Halloween 💜💕
@Amanda84
Also do you have any pictures of winter or autumn, i'd love to see it :D
Sadly in my country there's only 2 seasons, that is summer and also rainy season (right now), but in here you can see tropical fruit trees a lot at least, like mango trees, coconut trees, pineapple, banana, etc. All of these trees grow in my neighborhood
@pinkKite8784
I don't have any pictures sadly but it's mostly always rainy season here, not much sunshine 💕
@Amanda84
Oh, for me it's the opposite actually. There's a lot of sunshine but it sometimes rains too. i love the rain though, but would you wish that there were more sunshine in your country?
@Amanda84
Also what is your favorite season?
@pinkKite8784
No, I hate the sun 🌞
Winter is my favourite season 😁
@Amanda84
🌞: what did i do? 😭
@Amanda84
Also what is autumn like? :o
@pinkKite8784
Beautiful coloured leaves on the paths, crisp fresh air, dark evenings, warm open fires, sitting with a cuppa Infront of them. Layered up, cozy, safe, I just love it so much 💜
@Amanda84
That sounds so cozy , i hope one day i'll be able to experience it too 🍂
What's your favorite drink that you like to drink in autumn? I heard pumpkin spice latte is a popular one but i'm not sure (?) I don't think it exists in my country actually
@Amanda84
I used to get my daughters to play bored games. Yes, they call them bored games because they have to be really bored to play them. Their idea, not mine. 😂
In the fall, I start taking vitamin D3 supplements. It seems to help some.
@courageouspanda2006
Bored games 😁 they sound like great characters 🥰
I haven't seen snow irl, but I love winters =)
@fossilfellow
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@fossilfellow
Me too, where do you come from by the way? I'd love to see winter and autumn one day :D
@pinkKite8784
I come from Ireland 🥶
@Amanda84 I love winter mornings. There's comfort in the tea warming my hands and all the chocolate drinks. Winter makes you learn the importance of holding light when you know the dark will stay a while.
@BlueDarkAurora
Holding light 🥰
I love that!
And there's nothing better than coming in out of the cold and having a warm cuppa and a cheeky bit of chocolate 😁
@Amanda84 hehe yess 💖🍫🤍
I focus on what the season has to offer.
I love Halloween so this year I bought tickets for a day in the amusement park themed for the occasion and we will dress up.
I plan more movie nights and good food in bed.
I am looking forward for christmas fair and decorations.
Maybe a trip if I can...
This hopes make me feel better and gives me something to look forward to💛
@bubbleSummer9800
That sounds awesome 🥰
Halloween 🎃 starts from the end of September for me, not just one day, get as much done as I can 🥰
I don't like winter. The snow is pretty to look at but that's as far as it goes for me. The days are shorter and it's cold. The woods look de.ad. It's depressing. I take vitamin D3 and have special lights but they only help so much
@mytwistedsoul
Ah I understand that, winter is not give everyone, I'm glad you have things in place to make it easier on yourself 💜💕 It's probably the cold blood in me that makes it my favourite time of the year 😂
@Amanda84 I'll gladly send you all my snow and cold weather 😊
@mytwistedsoul
You don't know how absolutely jealous I am, I want it 😂
@Amanda84 This is the lane in winter 😅
It's southern exposed so if you get it cleaned off the sun melts anything left but it can take hours depending on how deep it is 😬
@mytwistedsoul
That's the most beautiful scene ever 😁
@Amanda84 Lol! My gift to you! 💜
@mytwistedsoul
Greatfully accepted 💜
@Amanda84 Seasonal Affective Disorder is very common amongst a lot of people. Although, I don't deal with it, I know quite a few who do. I might've dealt with it before I was healing myself, but nowadays, I don't feel that so much. Sure there are days I wish that I could see the sun more and go outside, but I always find something therapeutic to do inside, and I'm a person who loves the coziness of being inside as much as I love nature in the outside world, but I'm a blend of both in & out, so I'm good. I'm also good with my own company, take care of my wants & needs, and make time to relax! :)
@mlwhit83
You've made a very important point, acknowledging the fact, it's called Seasonal affective disorder, thank you for making that point! I'm glad you have your methods of coping. I love the cold, the dark, the quietness, the crisp air, it reenergise me more than the sun ever could! Nice to meet you by the way and welcome, I've seen you around in the forums lately and your input is appreciated 💕💜
@Amanda84 You're very welcome! I know from my own experiences and I've helped a lot of people along the way, as well as still continuing work on myself. Thank you for the warm welcome wishes too! My ex used to struggle severely with SAD as well as a few other people I know. If I didn't like one thing or another, I'd probably struggle with it. Ahhh, it's raining outside my window, it's a dark morning, and it's warm! I'm so loving this!!! Yes, I'm a newbie and intend on staying. I'll be around a lot more! I hope you have a wonderful day! 💕
@mlwhit83
Thank you kindly 💜
@Amanda84 You're very welcome! :)
@Amanda84
Wish I had winter in my country but I am somewhat happy that we don't. Cause it can only be a bit colder living in a tropical country. But we still feel the heat of the sun and it doesn't feel so gloomy like when winter comes.
I just think of Christmas. One of my favorite days. Not because of the gift giving but because it's a time when I can be more closer to my family.
@Jewelmoon17
For sure, Christmas is a very special time, family's what matters most 💕 💜
Oddly enough,I feel summer blues inspired of winter,winter feels more calmer to me. You can get in bed earlier,I like layering of clothes and also the coziness of nights.
But yeah,to romanticize winters,get scented candles,layer pretty clothes,and collect fallen leaves!
@compassionateVision7171
I love love love winter, just to emphasise it 😂 You are so right, it's a very romantic setting 🥰
@compassionateVision7171 I absolutely love everything about every single season except for the frigid cold, dangerous weather, and humidity. But each season has it's own beautiful scenery all the way around and I love every moment of each! I live on the East Coast of the US, so I get to see every part of each season and blessed that way to enjoy every bit of it!
@mlwhit83
I love the cold 🥶
@Amanda84 Omg, I can't stand the cold, lol. I'm such a summer girl! Light layers, flip flops, sun, swimming, cookouts, days & nights stay light out, concerts, etc. and everything else we can get into!
