The fall/winter r/t depression & addiction.

I was wondering last night, that since the fall and winter are coming, how many folks are concerned about relapsing during these darker months, when they'll be trapped in-doors more and seasonal affective disorder hits some folks (because of less sunlight).  Lots of people are aware of triggers, but it came to mind that some folks might not be considering this one.  I thought it might be worth mentioning.

[gizzy32]

hi jacqui, i actually think for me it's a bit easier in the winter, i hibernate  more so im not out with triggers and all that stuff. this summer has been the most boring ever, but it's what i needed to do to stay clean. it is true that winter months can add to depression, but when you live in an igloo, it's hard to buy blow, haha. get that back better jacqui

[Jacqui805]

LOL Gizzy....I never thought of that!  You made me giggle, and thankfully, it does NOT hurt to laugh!

[sadinmichigan]

hey girl..good to see you here..I have yet to be tested with that..I'm hoping it goes ok. I do love the winter to an extent..by Jan..of course it's too wicked cold and I am sick to death of it..hmmm..we shall see.

[GoingToMakeIt]

As a tanner up here in the sunny (yeah right) state of Washington. I highly recommend indoor tanning. You don't have to overdo it to counter the affects from SAD.

Jacqui, I IMd you.

[dominosarah]

I have thought about this on and off and dont know what it will be like so guess i will go to the gym and work my can off!!!!

Hope you are feeling better Jacqui!!!!

[desperate1111]

someone told me extra vit. D helps with SAD. does that make any sense?

[ABL4ME]

I agree with gizzy ...LOL.  The furthest I go is to the Mall and back and in the winter, in OHIO, no one wants to go outside.  Looks like we'll  just have to have a fall/winter party in here to keep our spirits up!!!  ...that's a hint to those of you who are active on the social side lol!!

~Amy

[Sunnyd210]

LOL u are too funny gizzy!! I have thought of this one Im already dreading the winter and getting depressed and its only sept. SAD effects me pretty bad I like the indoor tanning thing and I try to get there when I can but its just not the same. I need to live in the south!!!

[scaredmommie]

i was wondering cause reading this post made me think, do youthink that if you are taking sub and doing well with it, if you can still get depressed on it during times of the year you dont like very much. for somereason im always feeling down in the winter and because im on sub and somewhat at the beging of recovery if i would have some problems this winter?

xoxoxo
<3 chrissy