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By *tanley Funseeker OP Man
over a year ago

stanley

Seasonal affective disorder.

Does this affect anyone here?

Not sure if I suffer from it but most of my hobbies and self care activities are outdoor ( E.g) golf abd see impacted by the bad weather leaving me more time at a “ loose end” and with time to think and reflect which is not always a good thing for me.

Anyone else just naturally a bit flatter during the winter months? What do you do to get out of it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I suffer from this during the summer. No joke.

I come alive during the winter!!

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I think it's pretty common. I saw a doctor about some symptoms last year, and they advised that most people should be taking vitamin D supplements due to lower sun exposure, and that it has a big impact on mood.

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aye, likewise, but it doesn’t usually hit me until January when all the razzle dazzle and lights and build up of Christmas is over and done with.

I dislike January with a passion, always feel low. The weather often means it’s more difficult to get out and about and enjoy some fresh air and exercise too.

Will check back on here to see if anyone has any great suggestions as to how overcome that seasonal slump!

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

I can be. I used to go and get some winter Sun that made a difference.

I'd hibernate given the chance.

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By *tanley Funseeker OP Man
over a year ago

stanley

"I think it's pretty common. I saw a doctor about some symptoms last year, and they advised that most people should be taking vitamin D supplements due to lower sun exposure, and that it has a big impact on mood.

LvM"

Thanks for that info I’ll give it a try

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can be. I used to go and get some winter Sun that made a difference.

I'd hibernate given the chance."

Hibernation would be good

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"I suffer from this during the summer. No joke.

Genuine question: how does that work? You prefer the dark days and hide from the bright days?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christmas is a hate of mine.

One season I wish did not exist. I get that seasonal depression

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Some years worse than others.

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By *ig_eric_tionMan
over a year ago

IPSWICH

I've often thought I do. The winter gers me down. All that cold and dark.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I suffer from this during the summer. No joke.

Genuine question: how does that work? You prefer the dark days and hide from the bright days?"

I genuinely struggle with feeling down in the summer. Bright blue skies, warm summer days, I hate it.

My mood definitely improves once the darker colder days come in.

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By *lan157Man
over a year ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex

I suffer . I am a humbug at C... too. I ensure I go away a couple of times over the winter to avoid being at home to long.

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By *tanley Funseeker OP Man
over a year ago

stanley

Weirdly one positive that came out of covid is that I work from home a fair amount which takes away the old scenario where I would travel to work in the dark and home in the dark with the only daylight seen through the office window. When working at home I make sure I get out for a walk each day

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"Weirdly one positive that came out of covid is that I work from home a fair amount which takes away the old scenario where I would travel to work in the dark and home in the dark with the only daylight seen through the office window. When working at home I make sure I get out for a walk each day"

They say one of those S.A.D lamps can help but I don't know. You could have one on whilst working at your desk at home perhaps?

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By *oquars19458Man
over a year ago

sheffield

Iwas pissed off a couple of years ago after the clocks had changed, i couldnt think why

Bought a sad lamp and after a week or so i was back to my usual cheery self

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Nope im just a misserable old goat

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"I suffer from this during the summer. No joke.

Genuine question: how does that work? You prefer the dark days and hide from the bright days?

I genuinely struggle with feeling down in the summer. Bright blue skies, warm summer days, I hate it.

My mood definitely improves once the darker colder days come in.

Interesting. I do enjoy the cold days but this is a new one on me.

#learnSomethingEveryDay

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"Nope im just a misserable old goat "

Do you make a good curry?

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By *adMerWoman
over a year ago

Sandwich

I similarly start feeling more depressed as the days get shorter. I invested in a SAD lamp back when they were stupidly expensive and it’s been worth every penny!

I also try to at least get out for a walk on dryish days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The cold, dark wet days get me down. I like seeing the sun just not being out in the burning heat. Sunny Autumn days are my favourite with the wind blowing the orangey leaves around. Looking forward to a few of those over the next few weeks before the doom sets in.

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By *ixiePoisonWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

I suffer from SAD, January is the worst time for me, as I work 6-3 I go to work in the dark and come back in the dark, so depressing, wish I could hibernate.

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

Yes. Getting worse the older I get. I’m not looking forward to this winter, when I’m in full blown menopause combined.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Google sunrise alarm clocks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah no clue if I have it, but i take vitamin D in the winter, try to get to the gym more cause Ill probs be outdoors for walks less come the really cold weather. But I usually pretty much hibernate winter time. Much prefer spring/autumn, summers okay too though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Google sunrise alarm clocks. "

Might look into one of these.

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By *tanley Funseeker OP Man
over a year ago

stanley

Thank you for all the insight and suggestions. I hope those of you who do suffer , don’t get hit too badly this year

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By *uke_silverMan
over a year ago

London

No, my favourite weather is when it's overcast - dark clouds just before there's rain... or when there's heavy rain (and preferably I'm in it!)

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

I don’t think it would bother me if I didn’t work outside I do love absolutely summer and wish it was summer year round but winter brings different enjoyable things

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

SAD can be had at any season of course, a lot of people love the Autumn, the kids back in school and they look forward to Christmas and the New Year etc. They may have birthdays and anniversaries at this time or holiday at this time and just love season's particular type of weather.

The key to SAD is getting it the same time every year.

I don't suffer from it myself.

I do think our gaudy winter solstice happened to cheer people up though. And of course the clever Romans made sure it became Christmas because they never did know when Christ was actually born! pt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes. Getting worse the older I get. I’m not looking forward to this winter, when I’m in full blown menopause combined. "

I agree I feel like it’s getting worse for me each year. I can handle it till Xmas because the lights help cheer me up but Jan - March is a bad bad time. I take loads of Vit D and use a SAD lamp. Highly recommend! This year I want to do a sun break in Jan too as I struggled so bad last 2 years

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By *hatBeardedChapMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I feel like i'm suffering something like that..I dunno what it is but past month or two i've just been rather lethargic as soon as between 3-5 arrives i'm struggling to stay awake and most days having a nap even after a solid 8 hours sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And no jokes - I do think lots of sex helps! Stimulates happy hormones!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good quality vitamin D and sex apparently helps but if you can’t get sex then just the supplements, I purposely exercise more in winter to try and jolly myself along, it’s cold and dark no one out so no one sees you jogging

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

"And no jokes - I do think lots of sex helps! Stimulates happy hormones!"

Definitely! Luckily we are in the right place

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And no jokes - I do think lots of sex helps! Stimulates happy hormones!

Definitely! Luckily we are in the right place

More sex this winter - good plan!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

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By *hortishblondeWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well."

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Seasonal affective disorder.

Does this affect anyone here?

Anyone else just naturally a bit flatter during the winter months? What do you do to get out of it?"
go to hotter climes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol "

True. But im getting old. Lol

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By *hortishblondeWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

True. But im getting old. Lol"

But still pulling lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

True. But im getting old. Lol

But still pulling lol "

Dont be silly. Older women can always pull as younger men like them. But older men. No chance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

LvM"

Completely agree! Beem taking Vit D supplements for years now and never suffer any SAD symptoms any more. No more aching bones in the winter and my immune system is top notch too ????

Currently taking 4000iu per day which costs about £10 per year from Amazon. Vit K2 is recommended alongside to sequester the Calcium correctly but DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH as I am not a doctor.

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By *hortishblondeWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

True. But im getting old. Lol

But still pulling lol

Dont be silly. Older women can always pull as younger men like them. But older men. No chance"

Older men can but older married a bit harder but you seem to be doing OK

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'Seasonal' is a misnomer. For me it's more about bright sunny days, I don't care about the season. if it's going to be dank and dull, give me a storm to entertain me, just not endless, boring greyness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BTW My fwb that I was due to have a week in Cyprus with has found love and moved on so I have a vacancy for a travel partner for lots of sun departing this Monday 9th Oct if any ladies are interested.

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I suffer from another form of it

Shift Affective Disorder

As l loathe/hate, find afternoon shifts vile/repulsive/repugnant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

True. But im getting old. Lol

But still pulling lol

Dont be silly. Older women can always pull as younger men like them. But older men. No chance

Older men can but older married a bit harder but you seem to be doing OK

Are thankyou

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I do 12hr nightshifts and find the winter months incredibly tough. I am a different person come summer.

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By *hortishblondeWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I hate the winter. Cold,wet,dark days. Im a outdoors person and love the sun. I hate december. Its the month i get older in as well.

You love a lot of things lol and enjoy a lot of things and hey you will only be 59 not 60 lol

True. But im getting old. Lol

But still pulling lol

Dont be silly. Older women can always pull as younger men like them. But older men. No chance

Older men can but older married a bit harder but you seem to be doing OK

Are thankyou

Well you been doing OK a few years now you must be lucky

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By *awk90Man
over a year ago

Amsterdam

I do get the SAD

I've bought a sunlight-like lamp that helps a bit, or did last year at least! But in general, it's a bit of a rough time

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By *orny salesmanMan
over a year ago

Preston

I get it and the lamps definitely help me l can cope with the cold and even the rain it's just lack of daylight that totally depresses me l might try the vit D supplements l was going to the gym more last year and don't think I had it as bad.

I don't get enough sex but it would definitely help take my mind off it so any SAD ladies please form an orderly queue ????

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I suffer from this during the summer. No joke.

Genuine question: how does that work? You prefer the dark days and hide from the bright days?

I genuinely struggle with feeling down in the summer. Bright blue skies, warm summer days, I hate it.

My mood definitely improves once the darker colder days come in.

Interesting. I do enjoy the cold days but this is a new one on me.

#learnSomethingEveryDay"

I’m the same as Carrie to a considerable extent. I hate hot weather and the hazy, uninteresting skies/light that comes with it.

I also enjoy the short days. I dunno if it qualifies as SAD, but I’ve been like that as long as I can remember.

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