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I'm finding the dark days and nights so difficult. What can I do?

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FlippertyFlopperty · 09/11/2024 16:31

Just that really. It's having a massive effect on my mental health and I'm feeling very much like I can't cope. Life seems so bleak. Any tips to help me get through to spring?

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BogRollBOGOF · 09/11/2024 16:39

Get out for a walk in "daylight"
Take photos of nature. It's subtle at this time of year, but go in for close-ups of moss, leaf colours and by new year there are little bud tips developing to prepare for spring.
Make sure the house has warm lights.

They are small consolations!

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 09/11/2024 16:39

Highly recommend a lumia alarm clock for the dark mornings. Plenty of lights on in the evening too.

ChannelFiveDrama · 09/11/2024 16:37

Make the most of the daylight then fairy lights and candles everywhere .

PassingStranger · 09/11/2024 16:35

Hibernate until Spring.

StillAtTheRestaurant · 09/11/2024 16:35

I go out for a walk in daylight, usually in my lunch hour. I appreciate not everyone can do that though. I also take vitamin D supplements.

Dollshousedolly · 09/11/2024 16:34

Get out as much as you can for walks. Exercise as much as you can. Maybe invest in a SAD lamp. Talk to your GP as you might have Seasonal Affective Disorder ?