feeling the blues

[blessedbethyname101]

Hi,

I was feeling well for awhile. Now, the weather is getting to me. I'm from Los Angeles and moved to the northern part of Japan. It is cold here and there is no sun sometimes for days. They told me at church that this winter is warmer than usual. However, it is not warm to me at all. I feel depressed by the weather. I go out and it is cold and windy and always cloudy. I try to entertain myself by doing things, but my mood is beginning to become depressed. I am going to have to sing the blues from now. The winter here lasts another month. It is supposed to become colder and darker. It becomes dark here about 4:30 pm and becomes really cold. I have to turn off the water each night to prevent the pipes from bursting. I am warm inside since I have a heater. But, I don't feel like doing anything and want to just sleep and hibernate. Would you please pray for me?

Thank you!

 

[Tempura]

Good thing that you're warm and have the heater. It's like that here in Finland too, even though we haven't had it ridiculously cold here in years. Just now it's pretty cold, froze my hair when I walked to the store after a shower. But anyway, that's all I know: when it's winter, the sun sets soon and there's only little light. Hah, I imagine it's quite a change if you're from California.

It's very common to feel more melancholic and tired when it's cold and dark. Even for those who have lived through many dark and cold winters already. Don't worry too much about it, just do what you can. It's something one gets used to, it's probably just a little "shock" to you at this point still.

Said a little prayer for you.

 

[RuthD]

Praying for you. It is the same kind of weather we have here. Dark, and cold. I'm sorry it is getting you down. Can you afford one of those lights they sell for SAD (seasonal affective disorder)? I had a psychiatrist who had one in his office. He must suffer with SAD, too. I hope you will feel better.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

Thank you for the prayers. It is helping. I am feeling better.

 

[RuthD]

That's good to hear.

 

[Zandy12]

Prayed blessedbethyname! hang in there you will feel better

 

[Grace750]

Sending you prayers and sunshine from California.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

It has gotten even colder here. However, I am doing well. I still hibernate once in awhile but also go out and enjoy other people's company.

Thank you for your prayers!