Guest guest Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi Ann, I struggle with winter blues as well. I'm doing better now that I exercise in the morning with my " Happy Lite " (light therapy device) nearby. It's so easy to give in to the blues and not exercise, so I remind myself how good I feel after exercising and try to take advantage of sunny days by going outside even for a few minutes as often as I can. Actively and aggressively resisting the hibernation response works for me. Good luck! Vivica ________________________________ To: IOWL <insideoutweightloss > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 5:42:58 PM Subject: Explaining Depression Hi all! It seems like many of us have dealt or are dealing with depression. I'm wondering how, or if, you have responded to loved ones that don't understand. I'm usually dealing with mild depression, but for some reason this winter my seasonal winter blues is bad. Anyway, my husband made the comment today, " What are you depressed about now? " I just told him I was tired because I couldn't imagine trying to explain all the emotions behind feeling depressed. Its generally pretty complicated. He is very supportive but he's a very upbeat, positive person. Any ideas? Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 There's no situational explanation for clinical depression. Get some full-spectrum light. It might really help. If it does not find a therapist, but interview first. I have a fabulous therapist who also had a gastric by-pass and really puts some things on the line and keeps me on track. Not easy cause I am always jumping around when I talk. I've been referred to as a Pomeranian on crack when I'm excited. J I may be down about me, but I'm always excited for everyone else. I park myself in front of a south facing window in the winter and it's helped a lot. Hand sew here, write my books here, and dream here. It's a big window and it makes me happier. It took me three years to figure that out, by the way. As for explaining it. " I can't, I just am. Love me and it will get better. " It's all sassy fabulous: <http://blog.liedel.org/> Blog.liedel.org From: insideoutweightloss [mailto:insideoutweightloss ] On Behalf Of Ann Sommerer Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:43 PM To: IOWL Subject: Explaining Depression Hi all! It seems like many of us have dealt or are dealing with depression. I'm wondering how, or if, you have responded to loved ones that don't understand. I'm usually dealing with mild depression, but for some reason this winter my seasonal winter blues is bad. Anyway, my husband made the comment today, " What are you depressed about now? " I just told him I was tired because I couldn't imagine trying to explain all the emotions behind feeling depressed. Its generally pretty complicated. He is very supportive but he's a very upbeat, positive person. Any ideas? Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hey Ann! I am part of the IOWL group since January of 2008! So this is a year anniversary for me. But when I started, I too suffered from depression. I was the only one in the house! I couldn't come to any of my family members because my parents have that idea stuck in their head about " why-the-heck-does-a-teen-have-to-be-depressed-about? " and my parents had problems of their own so I was pretty much on their own. They are supportive and caring, but they just don't get the idea of why we're depressed no matter how bad we explain! Even in the most basic terms! No one can empathize if they haven't felt what we have felt. So I am cured now! Permanently too! How did I do it with the only one by myself? Well I started with IOWL and it was a major help! From there I ventured out by reading " The Power of Now " and " A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose " by Eckhart Tolle. Those made the podcast episodes so much more beautiful and meaningful for me! I took no pills and I would exercise and rather than complain or wonder about the feelings I am feeling at the moment, I write out how I would LIKE to feel at the moment. If you feel bad about yourself, you will continue to attract more depression. So start with small things that bring out your inner joy and let it bloom. This is late but I just logged in to see how the IOWL groups are doing but hope this helps! - Stay positive and be present! Jess ________________________________ To: IOWL <insideoutweightloss > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:42:58 PM Subject: Explaining Depression Hi all! It seems like many of us have dealt or are dealing with depression. I'm wondering how, or if, you have responded to loved ones that don't understand. I'm usually dealing with mild depression, but for some reason this winter my seasonal winter blues is bad. Anyway, my husband made the comment today, " What are you depressed about now? " I just told him I was tired because I couldn't imagine trying to explain all the emotions behind feeling depressed. Its generally pretty complicated. He is very supportive but he's a very upbeat, positive person. Any ideas? Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Jess - thanks for the ideas. I will give them a try - I definitely want to be cured!!! Ann P.S. On a personal note, my daughter's name is but we call her Jess - its a great name. ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:29:30 PM Subject: Re: Explaining Depression Hey Ann! I am part of the IOWL group since January of 2008! So this is a year anniversary for me. But when I started, I too suffered from depression. I was the only one in the house! I couldn't come to any of my family members because my parents have that idea stuck in their head about " why-the-heck- does-a-teen- have-to-be- depressed- about? " and my parents had problems of their own so I was pretty much on their own. They are supportive and caring, but they just don't get the idea of why we're depressed no matter how bad we explain! Even in the most basic terms! No one can empathize if they haven't felt what we have felt. So I am cured now! Permanently too! How did I do it with the only one by myself? Well I started with IOWL and it was a major help! From there I ventured out by reading " The Power of Now " and " A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose " by Eckhart Tolle. Those made the podcast episodes so much more beautiful and meaningful for me! I took no pills and I would exercise and rather than complain or wonder about the feelings I am feeling at the moment, I write out how I would LIKE to feel at the moment. If you feel bad about yourself, you will continue to attract more depression. So start with small things that bring out your inner joy and let it bloom. This is late but I just logged in to see how the IOWL groups are doing but hope this helps! - Stay positive and be present! Jess ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Ann Sommerer <amsomerocketmail (DOT) com> To: IOWL <insideoutweightloss @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:42:58 PM Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] Explaining Depression Hi all! It seems like many of us have dealt or are dealing with depression. I'm wondering how, or if, you have responded to loved ones that don't understand. I'm usually dealing with mild depression, but for some reason this winter my seasonal winter blues is bad. Anyway, my husband made the comment today, " What are you depressed about now? " I just told him I was tired because I couldn't imagine trying to explain all the emotions behind feeling depressed. Its generally pretty complicated. He is very supportive but he's a very upbeat, positive person. Any ideas? Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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