S.A.D
For many years every time winter rolled around, I would literally dread it! I didn't want to do much, just stay inside and not go anywhere. I don't like driving in snow, I don't like playing in snow, I don't like doing anything during winter, except sit inside and watch the snow from my window. How people would like to go and play out in it, like seriously blows my mind...I don't get it at all.
You can imagine how difficult having this type of issue is when your whole entire family just LOVES WINTER! Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, the whole nine.
However I knew things were a bit worse than just disliking winter. I felt like I was stuck in a rut! I didn't want to do anything as I said before, even miss church a few times if I had to drive myself and the kids. Any one who knows me knows I totally don't like missing church!!! I just didn't want to do it. I slept a lot during the day which meant insomnia at night. Which in turn lead to Mrs. Cranky Pants! I'd eat a lot because what else is there to do. I'd feel sad, depressed even.
My husband would tell me that I had cabin fever, but it just felt so much more serious than that. So one day I researched my symptoms and came across S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. By definition SAD is
Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you're like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
That was it, that was me! I felt some sense of relief to find an explanation as to why I was in such a funk! I researched it more on the Mayo Clinic Web Page and realized there was lots of people with this disorder.
I wanted to share this because in the wake of family, celebrity, and friends issues with depression, we must be aware. It is a good thing to share it with others if something just feels off.
My self diagnoses has led to some changes! I eat bananas almost everyday, as they help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. (footmatters.com)
My hubby is aware of this seasonal disorder and he plans on helping through it as well! I will meditate on the word of the Lord deeper, I will laugh, enjoy what the winter has to offer! I can't be a homebody; not with kiddos who have such zeal for winter sports.
With Gods grace and mercy, with knowledge, laughter, healthy eating habits, daily exercise, asking for prayer, vitamins, and vocalizing my concerns, this will be a blessed winter!
I cannot let the enemy submit me into the fear of winter, and the wonderful blessing that God has to offer.
Being this open and vulnerable takes me out of my comfort zone, but I don't want to be comfortable, I want to be honest, even as a Child of the Living GOD I too go through certain issues. The power of my GOD and the knowledge he provides me with is great!
God Bless Family!
You can imagine how difficult having this type of issue is when your whole entire family just LOVES WINTER! Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, the whole nine.
However I knew things were a bit worse than just disliking winter. I felt like I was stuck in a rut! I didn't want to do anything as I said before, even miss church a few times if I had to drive myself and the kids. Any one who knows me knows I totally don't like missing church!!! I just didn't want to do it. I slept a lot during the day which meant insomnia at night. Which in turn lead to Mrs. Cranky Pants! I'd eat a lot because what else is there to do. I'd feel sad, depressed even.
My husband would tell me that I had cabin fever, but it just felt so much more serious than that. So one day I researched my symptoms and came across S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. By definition SAD is
Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you're like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
That was it, that was me! I felt some sense of relief to find an explanation as to why I was in such a funk! I researched it more on the Mayo Clinic Web Page and realized there was lots of people with this disorder.
I wanted to share this because in the wake of family, celebrity, and friends issues with depression, we must be aware. It is a good thing to share it with others if something just feels off.
My self diagnoses has led to some changes! I eat bananas almost everyday, as they help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. (footmatters.com)
My hubby is aware of this seasonal disorder and he plans on helping through it as well! I will meditate on the word of the Lord deeper, I will laugh, enjoy what the winter has to offer! I can't be a homebody; not with kiddos who have such zeal for winter sports.
With Gods grace and mercy, with knowledge, laughter, healthy eating habits, daily exercise, asking for prayer, vitamins, and vocalizing my concerns, this will be a blessed winter!
I cannot let the enemy submit me into the fear of winter, and the wonderful blessing that God has to offer.
She is not afraid of snow for her household,For all her household is clothed with scarletProverbs 31:20
Being this open and vulnerable takes me out of my comfort zone, but I don't want to be comfortable, I want to be honest, even as a Child of the Living GOD I too go through certain issues. The power of my GOD and the knowledge he provides me with is great!
I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord,Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
God Bless Family!
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