The Dreary Season

Ugh.... its gonna rain and be 40 degrees till Feb now, this period just after Halloween and again after New Years just saps the will to live sometimes. All I want to do is curl up on the couch and eat stews and casseroles 

All I want to do is curl up on the couch and eat stews and casseroles 

Nothing wrong with that!   

But if you are finding yourself struggling with the lack of daylight, consider getting a SAD light. I got one a couple of years ago which I use if I feel my mood is becoming low in the winter months. It seems to work for me. 

I'm not a big fan of the weather here (my chief complaint really) - except when it was red hot this summer, I was a big fan of that! 

However, I second the SAD light. Also maybe think about a Vitamin D supplement. And exercise, and just bundling up with the appropriate gear and getting out there. Those are all things that help me a lot 'cause I struggle otherwise.

But cozy is very good too - the sofa, the stews & casseroles, wine...

Thanks everyone, ya, been looking into the D supplements, exercise not a problem , I keep looking on the bright side, at least its not snowy New England which, while beautiful, makes driving for a living a hassle....

I bought a large plant light last year. For the plants. Apparently it works on the daughter like a SAD light! And we had fresh herbs all winter as well.