When grey days of winter make you blue, downcast and/or irritable…
1. Light. Always have a source of light, ideally your main
bedroom light or living room light.
2. Just let the feeling pass. Don’t act on any feeling and
don’t judge yourself. Remember that “this too shall pass”.
-My own SAD tends to
improve at around 6:30PM as I draw the curtains in my bedroom, switch the TV on
and have my main bedroom light on. Use artificial light to your advantage and
make sure you have somewhere nice to lie: cover your bed in your favourite
blankets, perhaps a water bottle too if you’re especially cold. Don’t forget to
eat well and keep hydrated.
3. Chill out a bit, doing what you love, be it music,
gaming, books, TV shows…spend a little time doing this.
4. Have a lovely bath, with candles if you prefer. Open the
window a touch if you like hearing the night air :). Put your PJs or your
onesie over the radiator beforehand so they’ll be toasty for you to wear after
(:
5. Sleep it out. If you’re knackered from working, sleep!
6. Watch your favourite film/films with the lights on. Ask
your partner to cook you a wholesome healthy dinner.
P.s. Of course, these suggestions will not help everyone,
especially those with more stubborn cases of SAD, but at least try and give
them a go.
-Xx-
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