FabSwingers.com forum: Winter blues

By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

The end was December was awesome and the old year went out with a bang but I've just been icky and ill and rundown and lack lustre the past month. Even my birthday was blighted with constipation ( Sorry 4 the overshare)

This weekend I've just gone to work/gone to bed/gone to work/gone to bed - it sucks.

Had a great night out on Thursday and thought "yay, new year new me" then got the seasonal lurgies again. Feel like crap today but short staffed so cant phone in sick.

Anyways - how's it hanging with you guys. You all OK or are you sleeping with the night nurse?

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By *iss KinkWoman
2 weeks ago

North West

I’m jet lagged atm so sleep is rubbish

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
2 weeks ago

The Continental

I’ve had the same problem.

Here at The Continental, we’ve written the entire of January off with Flu, pneumonia, and 🤮 bugs. It’s been fkin awful.

Sleeping is still a big problem. Broken and pretty poor quality. Feeling like a 🧟

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By *ell GwynnWoman
2 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

Similar to you, OP. Had some lovely moments throughout January, but some tough ones, too. Today I'm feeling quite sad as it's a friend's memorial event on Friday, and as it's been on my mind a lot I had a dream about him last night. Some dreams colour your day a bit, don't they?

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By *ackformore100Man
2 weeks ago

Tin town

Hugs all round. Listen to some favourite music, picture some favourite images, think of a great moment and take a moment to breathe and smile. And if all else fails, grab a cuppa and a duvet and a lovely book

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By *apidaryMan
2 weeks ago

Glasgow

Yesterday felt like a new beginning. Bright sun, enough to feel warm where it was flooding down. Snowdrops out in drifts of gem-glittering white, the first few crocuses blushing purple. Birdsong, daylight lingering a little later, buds visible on a few trees, catkins out in silky profusion. A time to remember that spring is soon to come.

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
2 weeks ago

stanley

Always suffer a low period, January and early Feb. Combination of the big build up to Xmas and New Year, dark cold days and the fact that most of my hobbies are outdoors. Weeks and weekends feel like they drag and I find motivation hard to come by.

I usually perk up as the daylight starts to get a bit longer and I motivate myself to start to prepare for upcoming golf season.

I also find having a holiday booked to be a big positive.

Anyway enough of me whinging, hope you feel better soon OP, magnesium supplements are good for fatigue and run down ness.

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
2 weeks ago

Hastings

"The end was December was awesome and the old year went out with a bang but I've just been icky and ill and rundown and lack lustre the past month. Even my birthday was blighted with constipation ( Sorry 4 the overshare)

This weekend I've just gone to work/gone to bed/gone to work/gone to bed - it sucks.

Had a great night out on Thursday and thought "yay, new year new me" then got the seasonal lurgies again. Feel like crap today but short staffed so cant phone in sick.

Anyways - how's it hanging with you guys. You all OK or are you sleeping with the night nurse?

Had Sugary on the 18th of December so that was me not at my best for Christmas. But due to complications I'm still of work and in pain try to walk round the house now and then but mostly in bed.

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By *oxy-RedWoman
2 weeks ago

pink panther territory

Unfortunately same as you op low mood,feeling sluggish and icky

Winter seems to have gone on for ever and we still arnt through it

I hate January it's a very depressing month

I hope that you feel better soon

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By *viatrixWoman
2 weeks ago

Redhill

Having been housebound for the last 2 months has kept me away from that awful flu everyone seems to be having- silver linings and all that.

But the cold and the grey and rain and storms can fuck right off already.

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By *usie pTV/TS
2 weeks ago

taunton

Lots of folks have passed away during January so maybe things are not too bad.

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By *obilebottomMan
2 weeks ago

All over

I think many of us feel that and yes so many bugs get passed around and even when you get better still don't feel 100%. We miss the early morning and evening light too. It will all be better soon and hope you will too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"I’m jet lagged atm so sleep is rubbish "

That's not good. Hope you get back into your routine sharpish x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"I’ve had the same problem.

Here at The Continental, we’ve written the entire of January off with Flu, pneumonia, and 🤮 bugs. It’s been fkin awful.

Sleeping is still a big problem. Broken and pretty poor quality. Feeling like a 🧟 "

It's certainly doing the rounds. My nose and ears are blocked and head feels like a snot bank atm.

Too bad you can't kill the lurgies with a pencil

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Similar to you, OP. Had some lovely moments throughout January, but some tough ones, too. Today I'm feeling quite sad as it's a friend's memorial event on Friday, and as it's been on my mind a lot I had a dream about him last night. Some dreams colour your day a bit, don't they?"

They certainly do. Hope thoughts of happy times together might brighten the mood x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"I think many of us feel that and yes so many bugs get passed around and even when you get better still don't feel 100%. We miss the early morning and evening light too. It will all be better soon and hope you will too. "

I hope so too. Its just the lurgies almost back to back is draining. Got half term in a couple of weeks so hopefully better by then. Thanks for tbe positive vibes

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Hugs all round. Listen to some favourite music, picture some favourite images, think of a great moment and take a moment to breathe and smile. And if all else fails, grab a cuppa and a duvet and a lovely book "

All sounds like great advice. The breathing is a bit crap atm but I can't stay blocked forever x thanks xxx

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By *inx000Couple
2 weeks ago

Manchester

January has been the worst month..it always is a looong month straight after Christmas when you've spent far too much money than you should have and then came down with an illness which lasted longer than I wanted which makes you feel grumpy and gloomy.So glad January is over with..February seems to be looking a bit brighter with lots of things to look forward too which makes me happy 😊

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Yesterday felt like a new beginning. Bright sun, enough to feel warm where it was flooding down. Snowdrops out in drifts of gem-glittering white, the first few crocuses blushing purple. Birdsong, daylight lingering a little later, buds visible on a few trees, catkins out in silky profusion. A time to remember that spring is soon to come."

You are so right. Heard some amazing birdsnog just before dawn on Sunday morning. Looking forward to some bright, clear days x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Always suffer a low period, January and early Feb. Combination of the big build up to Xmas and New Year, dark cold days and the fact that most of my hobbies are outdoors. Weeks and weekends feel like they drag and I find motivation hard to come by.

I usually perk up as the daylight starts to get a bit longer and I motivate myself to start to prepare for upcoming golf season.

I also find having a holiday booked to be a big positive.

Anyway enough of me whinging, hope you feel better soon OP, magnesium supplements are good for fatigue and run down ness.

Everyone is free to whinge on this post - the gloom is real! I used to be really bad and would just vanish for the winter but now I have to adult so can't chill in the sun until spring is in full swing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"January has been the worst month..it always is a looong month straight after Christmas when you've spent far too much money than you should have and then came down with an illness which lasted longer than I wanted which makes you feel grumpy and gloomy.So glad January is over with..February seems to be looking a bit brighter with lots of things to look forward too which makes me happy 😊 "

I think it's the "looking foward" that is keeping us all going atm x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Having been housebound for the last 2 months has kept me away from that awful flu everyone seems to be having- silver linings and all that.

But the cold and the grey and rain and storms can fuck right off already.

It's the mentals that get affected too. My flat is so dark and damp and depressing. Love it when tbe sun shines through my windows x

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By *avexxMan
2 weeks ago

cheshire

january always a downer, the sun begining to creep into the garden and into the conservatory more,, just gives you that a little bit of lift

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By *obilebottomMan
2 weeks ago

All over

"january always a downer, the sun begining to creep into the garden and into the conservatory more,, just gives you that a little bit of lift"

I bet you've booked for the next trip to the greek isles

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By *avexxMan
2 weeks ago

cheshire

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By *avexxMan
2 weeks ago

cheshire

"january always a downer, the sun begining to creep into the garden and into the conservatory more,, just gives you that a little bit of lift

I bet you've booked for the next trip to the greek isles

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.... alykes zante july

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By *obilebottomMan
2 weeks ago

All over

"january always a downer, the sun begining to creep into the garden and into the conservatory more,, just gives you that a little bit of lift

I bet you've booked for the next trip to the greek isles

.... alykes zante july

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"january always a downer, the sun begining to creep into the garden and into the conservatory more,, just gives you that a little bit of lift"

Seen a few shoots about so spring is around tbe corner x

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By *wingingphil69Man
2 weeks ago

castleford

Never have the winter blues enjoying going off in my motorhome for weekend and overnight stays. Always an adventure around the corner

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By *ildTimes.Man
2 weeks ago

Colchester/London

Go gym, fuck, eat steak and proper food...zero blues

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Never have the winter blues enjoying going off in my motorhome for weekend and overnight stays. Always an adventure around the corner "

Sounds like bliss x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
2 weeks ago

"Go gym, fuck, eat steak and proper food...zero blues "

Sounds like that's working for you x enjoy x

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