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Last week I celebrated my 30 something birthday, and like recent birthdays…I wasn’t in the mood to celebrating the wrong side of 30. I don’t know what it was, but I really felt miserable, with everything, the weather, work, the gym…the hubby! I was trying to pinpoint the last time I felt like this, and it was November last year! All I can put it down to is that I must be suffering with Season Affective Disorder (SAD syndrome)..and boy was I sad!
Anyone affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD syndrome) will know that this depressive disorder seems to be exacerbated by the lack of daylight which we all experience during the winter months. It can feel as if this time of year will never end and is enough to send sufferers scurrying to bed with a hot water bottle, a warm drink and a pile of good books!
There are a wide range of symptoms which include depression, mood swings, irritability, lethargy, cravings for sweet foods and a general feeling of being ‘down in the dumps’. For some people the effect can even stretch throughout the autumn, winter and spring.
The exact cause is not known but lack of sunlight is a likely contributory factor. During the winter months, when the days are shorter, you travel to work in the dark. At lunchtime you don’t fancy leaving the comfort of your warm, artificially-lit office to venture out into the wind and rain, risking taking off ‘Mary Poppins’ style down the road as you wrestle with your umbrella. Then, come evening time, you leave work in the dark. Blink and you can feel like you have missed the day!
So what am I going to do about it?
On my pursuit of Happiness I have realised its about taking time out, and recapping on what is most important, my health and wellbeing. I am extremely lucky to be surrounded by people who care, and who think that I deserve a bit of ‘me’ time.
My wonderful friend came to the rescue, and dragged me out for a good talking to, on a bright, cold winters day. Armed with our wellies, we set out on a mission…definitely to break some sweat, but also to RELEASE! I felt 100′s time better, and realised that my life wasn’t that bad, and that I’ve got so much to look forward to. We finished the walk with a lovely milk chocolate chip cookie and a latte, so I would like to just say thank you Hayley for being there!
My day wasn’t finished off with a girlie night out with my girlies, Sang, Bal, Narry…who are always there for me, and we spent the evening drinking, eating and giggling.
It was just what the doctor ordered!
Thank you girls, MWAH X
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