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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

have to admit ive been feeling down a lot lately, not wanting to go out a lot, struggling to get out of bed

think ive also put on a bit of weight too

Christ i sound like eeyore

any cures fo the January blues????

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

exercise

make a list of all the positives in your life

speak to your doctor

chat to friends and suggest lunch or a pint

does your employer have a employee assitance programme, if so... give them a ring.

asking for help is a strength and many have been there and want to help

all the best

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

No cure except February

On a serious note if this continues see your GP and ask to have your thyroid function checked.

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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

"No cure except February

On a serious note if this continues see your GP and ask to have your thyroid function checked. "

lol may june and july might help too

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

Lots of people seem to suffer like this and it is a recognised ailment, SAD, not sure on the advice to help though.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Lots of people seem to suffer like this and it is a recognised ailment, SAD, not sure on the advice to help though.

A week of alpine sunshine - go skiing!!! It's bloody brilliant for that, all that reflected light gives you a real good dose. I must get another full spectrum bulb too, keep forgetting, they help..........

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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

"Lots of people seem to suffer like this and it is a recognised ailment, SAD, not sure on the advice to help though.

someone from work said i might have that as im not been my usual self lately, very snappy and feeling absolutely drained

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

It's just a depressing time of year. roll on summer!

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

I have a thyroid problem but that's an all year round thing. I get down in January too and convinced I have SAD but it's not been as bad this year.

Get out in the fresh air, it does make you feel better. Ive put on weight too but went back to Weight Watchers on Wednesday so that'll help - I hope

The days are getting longer so just look forward to Spring

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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

"It's just a depressing time of year. roll on summer!"

here here i second that

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Pay day normally sorts that out

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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

"Pay day normally sorts that out

pay day, sunshine and warmth

oh and some sex might help lol

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

yep! Get excersise, have sex and think about good things, maybe set something fun up to look forward to?

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

"have to admit ive been feeling down a lot lately, not wanting to go out a lot, struggling to get out of bed

think ive also put on a bit of weight too

Christ i sound like eeyore

any cures fo the January blues????"

I'm still in bah humbug mood from christmas x might be SAD

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

...trust me. You need a whole chicken or two. That will do the job.

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By *onderTongueMan
over a year ago

Bury

I'm sure everybody has some form.of SAD!

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

"I'm sure everybody has some form.of SAD!"

I agree...Ruby

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

I'm usually like this after Xmas and in jan. no money for another two weeks

depressing after all the joy of December

But this year it's not quite as bad as I have something to look forward to in ten days. It has helped

However I think I may go low in feb

so gonna make sure I do lots of nice things

Sex, exercise, go somewhere new for a wall, put in some good music and sing and dance your heart out . Smile

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

SAD lamp

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By *entleman JackMan
over a year ago

Loughborough

Enrol at a local dance class.......ceroc or modern jive........

Uplifting, energising, and you get to put your arms around 37 different ladies on a night......

Highly reccomended!

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By *mandaKnightleyTV/TS
over a year ago

Hinckley

What does 'lately' mean here? Were you feeling this way before Christmas?

If you are intending to see a doctor it might help them to know whether for example you are constantly down, or if there are peaks and troughs. And if they are, what do these look like, what patterns are emerging to indicate potential trigger points. Information like this also helps you manage what's going on more effectively. If you drink, bear in mind that alcohol is a depressant anyway and reduce intake accordingly.

I reiterate what's been said already about the benefits of exercise. But do things that exercise the mind as well. Music, reading, that sort of thing.

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By *tuartb1970 OP Man
over a year ago

tunbridge wells

"What does 'lately' mean here? Were you feeling this way before Christmas?

I reiterate what's been said already about the benefits of exercise. But do things that exercise the mind as well. Music, reading, that sort of thing."

lately meaning the last few weeks since the new year

the feeling comes and goes, i can feel tired at times not wanting any contact with people, i become irritable and snappy

but i must stress that it isn't all the time, just have these moments

i have two dogs so i get the exercise but when i go out with them i just feel that i want to get it over with and get home where before i would be out with them for a good 3 or 4 hours on my days off

im not suicidal or anything like that just don't feel my usual self, maybe when the days start getting longer the feeling will pass

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

I dont like January, too cold, too dark

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By *itzWoman
over a year ago

south wales

Christmas should carry a health warning. You are probably suffering from the Christmas come down. Months of build up for a few days of festivities and then.......nothing. Personally I make a big effort to notice the days getting longer and looking for signs of the coming spring. Works for me anyway. Hope you feel better soon xxx

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

It is a long month before the next pay day.

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