Cold and Darkness

[Stanfi]

I had to go out of the office unexpectedly today. I was driving for about 6 hours, and I had some time think. I've had trouble with anxiety and depression, basically all of my life. Anyway, I don't like cold and darkness, and being out away from home late at night, especially if it is cold and dark? These seem to aggravate the A & D, Anyone else like this?

 

[lostangel]

yah I find that too!

 

[Galadriel]

I know winter can really be tough for me sometimes. Last winter was very hard, and I think I may have some anxiety troubles, but nothing diagnosed or anything of the like. Cold and dark are not good combos for me, especially in the winter time.

 

[ceres]

winter is sad for me too, if it is particularly intense it could be "SAD" seasonal affected disorder, or something?

 

[gusto5]

i dunno.. i enjoy my winters alot. i dont enjoy dark & cold places either...unless we're trying to have a praise and worship during the night with my fellowship @ winter camp. then it's ok.

 

[askewphotography]

I greatly enjoy cold and dark places, its a time for me to think and reflect. I love being out at night for any reason, just for a drive around town at midnight or later.

 

[lostangel]

Night is ok, If its not like stormy!

 

[WithHisBloodWentOurSin]

I dont like the winter, the days are shorter... I leave my house in dark...get back when its dark...mind you that sometimes happens to me duing summer with my 15 hour days everyonce and a while. (school) Aw come on Jenn, Storms are awesome.... as long as your warm and dry... i love the sound.

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

A lot of people have problems with the winter, sometimes because of the reduced amount of sunlight.

 

[wonder111]

my favourite time is dark cold winters. But I understand how that can affect you. My Grandpa has serious seasonal affective disorder (sad) and he has a special light therapy that is supposed to help. Apparently many people have this light therapy where they sit under this light for 30 minutes a day. It sounds strange but apparently many people do this. It has the same effect as the sun.

 

[Stanfi]

A lot of people have problems with the winter, sometimes because of the reduced amount of sunlight.

I definitely do not enjoy winter.

 

[Stanfi]

A lot of people have problems with the winter, sometimes because of the reduced amount of sunlight.

I definitely do not enjoy winter.

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

This is just an idea-it worked for me. Once I learned the secrets of how to stay warm outside during the winter, I picked up winter hiking because I love that. I started using the fireplace daily, and closing my evenings with a good fire, scripture, lots of lights on, and a cup of decaf or hot chocolate. The combination of elements changed my whole perspective about winter. It goves kind of a sense of control over it, and it got less creepy.

 

[Stanfi]

This is just an idea-it worked for me. Once I learned the secrets of how to stay warm outside during the winter, I picked up winter hiking because I love that. I started using the fireplace daily, and closing my evenings with a good fire, scripture, lots of lights on, and a cup of decaf or hot chocolate. The combination of elements changed my whole perspective about winter. It goves kind of a sense of control over it, and it got less creepy.

That's good advice. I like that! Thanks

 

[wonder111]

This is just an idea-it worked for me. Once I learned the secrets of how to stay warm outside during the winter, I picked up winter hiking because I love that. I started using the fireplace daily, and closing my evenings with a good fire, scripture, lots of lights on, and a cup of decaf or hot chocolate. The combination of elements changed my whole perspective about winter. It goves kind of a sense of control over it, and it got less creepy.

yah! I'll take a good fire and some tea any night!

 

[rookie]

I also think it's the reduced sunlight. I've learned that I "improve" a bit when I've been out in the sun a while, whether it's just sitting on the porch reading or running errands. But I kinda do like Whitehorse. When it's dark and cold, I like a cup of tea and curl up on the couch with a book.

rookie

 

[Stanfi]

I also think it's the reduced sunlight. I've learned that I "improve" a bit when I've been out in the sun a while, whether it's just sitting on the porch reading or running errands. But I kinda do like Whitehorse. When it's dark and cold, I like a cup of tea and curl up on the couch with a book.

rookie

Lack of sunlight has a denfinite negative effect on me.