If you have experienced SAD then you know if can be very impactful. If you haven't yet made a plan to support yourself through the dark months then there is no better time than today. Don't hesitate to reach out for support along the way. You are not alone.
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I have dealt with SAD in the past, sometimes bad, sometimes not. One of these days it would be nice to just be happy or just accepting of the weather cooling. Can’t really offer suggestions because for me it seems to be more dependent brain chemicals, not specific actions that I take.
I think it’s important to keep talking about seasonal affective disorder because there are still a lot of people who don’t know it exists. Thank you for sharing your experience.❤️
I haven’t suffered with SAD so I sometimes fantasise about going to a northerly country and getting snowed in for the long dark winter and catching up on reading, finishing a novel, retreating into the mind. But on a holiday to Tenerife I noticed that as well as the languages you would expect to see on menus – Spanish, English, French, German – there was also Icelandic – because when they can’t stand the Winter dark any more, Icelanders fly to Tenerife…
I think experiencing long cold winter nights as a child may predict SAD. If you haven’t experienced them in youth then they can be quite appealing in later life!
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I hate when it gets dark so early. I guess I don’t like extremes–late spring and early fall are perfect. I think it helps me if I force myself to walk outside even if it’s cold. There’s something about getting that bit of sunshine, I think.
I haven’t experienced SAD but I have heard many talk about it and it can be impactful indeed. Those are some great suggestions to chase away the darkness.
A thoughtful poem, you don’t always hear people talking about SAD and how impactful it can be. We don’t have the dark here but I get very down during summers because of the intense heat and humidity. It’s so stifling it just breaks you down.
Me, too! We love looking at lights. I bet there are wonderful displays in Portland. There are places near us that you can set your radio to a certain station and drive through, and the lights are coordinated to the music.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
“Spotify playlists, kitchen dances singing in candlelight?” – describes my wife very well!
I escaped the UK because of SAD (amongst other reasons) and have been fine since living in Australia and now Thailand.
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Oh my goodness that sounds like a great plan. I’m so happy for you.☮️
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I have dealt with SAD in the past, sometimes bad, sometimes not. One of these days it would be nice to just be happy or just accepting of the weather cooling. Can’t really offer suggestions because for me it seems to be more dependent brain chemicals, not specific actions that I take.
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I think it’s important to keep talking about seasonal affective disorder because there are still a lot of people who don’t know it exists. Thank you for sharing your experience.❤️
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Agreed!
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I haven’t suffered with SAD so I sometimes fantasise about going to a northerly country and getting snowed in for the long dark winter and catching up on reading, finishing a novel, retreating into the mind. But on a holiday to Tenerife I noticed that as well as the languages you would expect to see on menus – Spanish, English, French, German – there was also Icelandic – because when they can’t stand the Winter dark any more, Icelanders fly to Tenerife…
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I can understand the fantasy of being snowed in as a retreat as long as you have enough food and firewood.
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I think experiencing long cold winter nights as a child may predict SAD. If you haven’t experienced them in youth then they can be quite appealing in later life!
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WP is being glitchy again. Hopefully my comment goes through and you don’t get duplicates. 🙂
I hate when it gets dark so early. I guess I don’t like extremes–late spring and early fall are perfect. I think it helps me if I force myself to walk outside even if it’s cold. There’s something about getting that bit of sunshine, I think.
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I agree. Getting outside is essential. Every bit of sunlight matters.
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😊
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Here summer can make one anxious.
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That makes sense. Thank you for sharing this other perspective of how weather can affect us mentally.
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Logging onto Spotify, singing and dancing in a dark kitchen … in the candlelight.
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Find you joy.☮️
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Sitting by the fireplace maybe
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Great suggestion.
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I haven’t experienced SAD but I have heard many talk about it and it can be impactful indeed. Those are some great suggestions to chase away the darkness.
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Thanks for stopping by.
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My pleasure 😊
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What’ll it be?
Suggestions welcomed.
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Thank you, Friend.
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I feel it.
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❤️☮️
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You’re getting me ready for Christmas. Lovely!
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Maybe we need to put up lights earlier this year?!
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A thoughtful poem, you don’t always hear people talking about SAD and how impactful it can be. We don’t have the dark here but I get very down during summers because of the intense heat and humidity. It’s so stifling it just breaks you down.
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I think it’s important to talk more openly about mental health challenges
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oo I don’t like the dark much anymore! Music does help, and festive decorations, and fluffy warm blankets, firelight and hot tea. Wonderful poem
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Music can do wonders, especially if you’re walking while you’re listening.
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I have never experienced SAD but know many who do — this is a lovely, warm and welcoming invitation.
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Louise, great to hear from you. SAD can be very impactful. I’ve been thinking today about how I can bring the light to my community.
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Awww. I like this. Lots of ways to warm the soul.
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It is easy to get sucked into the darkness. Thanks for stopping by.
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Magical. Looks like a gingerbread house.🙏🏻❤️
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This is a historical home in Portland, Oregon. I love the lights in the city during the dark months.
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Me, too! We love looking at lights. I bet there are wonderful displays in Portland. There are places near us that you can set your radio to a certain station and drive through, and the lights are coordinated to the music.
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What a great idea.
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