Winter is not my friend.
And although I quickly forget about it come April, I absolutely think that I've got Seasonal Affective Disorder.
According to Google, these are the symptoms-
* Afternoon slumps with decreased energy and concentration
* Carbohydrate cravings
* Decreased interest in work or other activities
* Depression that starts in fall or winter
* Increased appetite with weight gain
* Increased sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness
* Lack of energy
* Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement
* Social withdrawal
Please refer to symptom #2.
As of late, I've been obsessed with carbs.
Carbs are not my friend either (please refer to symptom #5 & #7)
And so to fight it, I try to bring a in a little spring inside whenever I can.
One of my favorites is to bring branches from our quince bush inside to force. It's so simple- and free!
Another frequent visitor- tulips (not free, but reasonably priced at the grocery store).
They bring a smile- and a reminder that spring is on its way- and it's only a matter of time before SAD turns to GLAD!!!
Do you do anything to get you through the winter?
3 comments:
I go RVing to make me happy during the winter! You should try it!
ummm, i take vitamin d because i *think* it helps w/the craving and the general moodiness. i also eat chocolate and i really, really think that helps. oh, and i watch bridget jones diary weekly.
I personally prefer taking and planning trips to Hawaii. But I'm awful intrigued by Jen's RVing suggestion. I might have to me one of them there things.
Jen...that girl is a funny one!
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