Fall/winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder: I love it, I hate it

[lenora]

Hi @Mary......I agree, just being outdoors and moving can be of benefit to many of us.

How alive we feel when coming in from say, a rainstorm, or a long walk in the snow. It doesn't seem to matter if the sun is shining it's the overall feeling of having accomplished something with our bodies.

I believe that SAD is real for many people....for others, it's the pure lack of physical output. As a matter of fact, I'd rather walk in the snow and wind and experience the physical afterglow of it.

Well, that was another time in life. I wish you felt better and do hope you can find out if this is SAD, or a feeling of gloominess that will lift when the sun is out. Let us know. Yours, Lenora

 

[belize44]

Hi @Mary......I agree, just being outdoors and moving can be of benefit to many of us.

How alive we feel when coming in from say, a rainstorm, or a long walk in the snow. It doesn't seem to matter if the sun is shining it's the overall feeling of having accomplished something with our bodies.

I believe that SAD is real for many people....for others, it's the pure lack of physical output. As a matter of fact, I'd rather walk in the snow and wind and experience the physical afterglow of it.

Well, that was another time in life. I wish you felt better and do hope you can find out if this is SAD, or a feeling of gloominess that will lift when the sun is out. Let us know. Yours, Lenora

I totally agree. When we first moved back to PA from FL I welcomed the first cold winter I had experienced, in a long time. We went on a haunted walk, and I donned my long underwear, bundled up and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I still remember how exhilarated my body felt, although I am sure I had a mini crash afterward.

I become depressed if I can't do the vigorous things that my body cries out for, like a good house cleaning or a brisk walk.

 

[lenora]

Hi @belize44.....well, if a good house cleaning gives you your jollies, then you'll have people lined up out the door.

Seriously though, isn't there something fulfilling about pushing your body to a minor limit. I had to walk everywhere and while I can't say I looked forward to it, I always loved the feeling afterward. Trust me, apart from walking and cycling (at one time), I'm no athlete.

I'm from PA. also (about 56 yrs. ago) and moving to a warmer climate (Dallas, TX. now) certainly does change how you can get the same feeling. Especially if you aren't a beach person. Yours, Lenora

 

[belize44]

I'm not exactly an athlete either, but in my youth I loved pushing to the limit. I even joined the army reserves for the basic training. I have done lots and lots of walking in my life, mostly from necessity in my hardship years, until I got a car. But I do miss a nice walk in nature.