Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: loveydovey on September 02, 2018, 08:31:51 AM
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I am so dreading the dark nights and the dark mornings.
I really need sunshine all year round, plans to move to the Algarve cant come quick enough. :'(
Does anyone else have this?
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I would love to live in Spain, I live the long daylight hours and the sun. Have you tried vit d tablets? They do lift my mood somewhat during winter x
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I feel low knowing that nights are pulling in. I get a lurch in my gut thinking about early nights. I LOVE the Autumnal colours and it is less hot now. But with Autumn comes C.mas which I DREAD [long story short]. My favourite months are Feb. and March as there is hope ahead, new growth, the thought of warmer days.
Which month would you stick in, given the Choice? Mine would be Feb..
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I don't mind Jan., as C.mas is over and done with ........ although my birthday is in Dec., it's not my fav. time of year and DH does his very best, bless him.
I suppose I begin to go downhill in Sept.. We have birthdays to think about too, a slight deviation - I know we have a whole year and when I see things I do buy presents and cards. It all kind of impacts!
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We usually go some warm in March, it's some to look forward to in January.
Favourite month is probably May.
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I have reverse SAD where I feel much better during the darker months. Apparently it is now an actual disorder!
Taz x ;D
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I think you are in the minority though Taz ;D
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Oh, perhaps you should move to the artic circle. All that Hughe, or what ever its called. Candles, log fires, woollies and hot chocolate. :)
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Hi all
Vitamin D spray works great and something to do during the dark night.
I usually think of a holiday in January as it's a great time for renewal and then the nights get shorter
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Do SAD lamps work?
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I don't really like the winter months but try to make the most of them by making the house cosy with candles etc and tend to read more to pass some time. My fav months are May and June when everything is fresh and growing and have the summer to look forward to 😊
Rosie xx
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Reply for Loveydovey, after much thought and deliberation I purchased a SAD light and used it as directed for about a month. I found it made me feel very sick and disorientated so I stopped using it. One day I was at the dentists and you tend to chat about any old rubbish to distract you from the treatment in hand and my dentist suggested taking vitamin D tablets from early October when the nights do start to draw in. That year I followed their advice and have never looked back. This was about 6 years ago. What happened to the SAD light you may ask? This was resigned to a cupboard until I moved house and then it sent to charity shop for their consideration. Cheers everyone hope you all find a way to help the effects of this horrible condition. :)
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I hate dark nights and the dark mornings.
I am generally ok until the day the clocks go back and then I can actually feel my mood lowering.
I am going to take Vit D religiously this year to see if it helps.
I do however go abroad a couple of times over the winter months which does help.
When we retire DH and I are going to spends winters abroad as I would crazy here in the Uk.( Although some would say I'm already a little crazy ;D )
I hate November I find it a really depressing month and love any month that has long sunny days.
Lanzalover x
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Off to buy Vit D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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You can buy the Vit D online from amazon.i use the BetterYou oral spray it's much better than pills just a squirt into your mouth each day so easy to use.its the Dlux 3000 oral spray so a nice high dose that bypasses the liver so no problems with side effects.green and white bottle.you might also be able to get it in h and b stores.good luck it last for ages.😘
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I don't really mind the dark nights, it's just the wet weather
I don't like.
My birthdays Xmas eve, which I'm not keen on, and we both hate Xmas.
We always say we're going away for Xmas, but we find it far too expensive,
And always end up staying here.
Xmas was ok when the kids were little, more tolerable, but now we hate it.
My favourite month is probably June.
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jillydoll - if I lived alone I would volunteer at a shelter over C.mas/New Year. One has 2 apply in good time as apparently they have to do Police checks etc. ::)
I don't mind fresh cold mornings. Can wrap up well for those. It's wet and windy I hate. Usually around 5th November ;D
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Good morning
Thanks for the info on the Vit D3 spray Daisydot I have only tried tablets so I'll give the spray a go.
Lanzalover x
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You can also buy vit b12 in spray form LL they're usually under a tenner but they last for ages and saves you losing most of it via the liver etc more of it gets straight to where you need it.😘
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I bought a SAD lamp a few years ago and find it really helpful. I only use it for 20 minute bursts and either sit and read in front of it or just sit and shut my eyes and put some nice music on. It really is like being in the sunlight. Our house is old and dark so I struggle on wet and dark days. I got it from Amazon for about £50. It just gives you a mental boost. I also go jogging round the streets on dry dark evenings and quite enjoy that as no one can see me! But agree Meno + Anxiety + Dark days = :'(
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I struggle with the winter months especially Jan and Feb but last year taking vit D and multi vits did help a bit. But did go abroad in Feb and April. It's not the cold or snow it's just not seeing the sun for days, l can cope with cold frosty days if we have a blue sky, it's the constant grey gloom that I hate.
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I like the winter months as it means I need no excuse to stay inside. No pressing needs to keep on top of my garden so all good in my book. I do tend to have 'winter projects' every year which gives me a focus.
Bramble
PS. I do take vit D though all year round.
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I sometimes sit outside even if it's cold. My family has been known to have winter BBQ's we love being outdoors all year round and sit round the fire afterwards.
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Winter projects - another thread ? :whist: