Beating the Winter Blues
October 9, 2009
November through March are rough months for me. As someone who has been struggling with depression and the crazies for years anyway (though I am much better now, thank you), I am very easily affected by the winter blues. So, to combat being down this season, I've done a little research on SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and winter depression.
My "To-Do" list of sorts for the coming months:
Exercise -- For me, this will mean running at least 3 times a week regardless of the weather. I keep saying I'm a "fair-weather runner" but that really just means that the cold and rain make me lazy. I complain but running does make me feel better mentally and physically... and about pretty much everything. Except my knees.
Omega-3 -- Every website I've been to writes that taking an omega-3 dietary supplement beginning in the fall can really help prevent SAD, so I bought some!
Vitamin C -- This goes without saying, especially as I don't want the SWINE FLU.
Green, white and peppermint tea -- I think I made this one up but it always helps brighten my day. A generous dollop of honey and mmmm.
Regular sleeping pattern -- I sleep too much when it starts getting chilly and the wind is blowing and YAAAWWWN STREEETCH... so I'm going to start setting my alarm clock for 8 hours after I go to bed. Sleeping more than that just makes me tired/listless the next day.
I am going to print this out and hang it in my room. I have a feeling if I stick with this, things won't look so glum come January. :)
9:48 AM,
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