I didn’t know where to put this post. Pit didn’t feel right… but Winter’s coming

[Vexor]

The winter makes us stronger. Forces us to think long term and separates the wheat from the chaff. Turn your depression into a catalyst for good.

Read. Get involved with your local community. Dispense the wisdom you’ve gained from lived experience to the next generation.

Good message. Winter is when the real work gets done, and having a purpose beyond the gym helps a lot. If someone's depression feels heavier than a seasonal slump though, talking to someone is worth it too.

 

[geez3r]

Brothers it’s getting in the 50s at night here now. Be even colder next month. Old man winter is knocking though. I get sooo depressed after thanksgiving and basically hibernate December, January and February. No kids, seasonal job. I thought it’d be great but it’s really not. I just F’n hate winter. It’s mostly the darkness and the cold. Mental health goes to shit those months. I need to do those 3 months differently here this year. Any tips for not letting old man winter in?

I'm the same way. I don't know if they help or not, but I have SAD lamps for the mornings that I basically just kind of hang out by while I'm brushing my teeth or getting started for the day. Aside from that, any time the sun is out, I try to find a chance to be outside in it. Cold, less cold, whatever. SUN. Sounds dumb but I also try to go bright places throughout the season. Costco, Academy, the gun store lol. It's a chance to move around somewhere with light instead of feeling like there's a blanket of grey around.

 

[balin]

I find doing what a person thinks they should do and doing what is best and not what they feel like at the moment are driving forces to feeling better about life. Consistency and discipline are learned traits that can then be applied to any area of life.