Struggling so much with SAD already - anyone else?

[sadsufferer2023]

The past few weeks have slowly got worse and worse, and now the long (and getting even longer) nights are upon us after the clock change.

I am an anxious wreck. I thought my mental health was good over the summer months, now I find myself worrying over everything.

I have a Lumie but it's not helping. The thought of 4,5 months of this is hell.

I can't be alone can I? Everyone else seems to love the thought of Christmas and the winter activities, but I wish we could fast forward to at least March.

Are you taking vitamin D and getting out during the daylight hours?
i personally love this time of year and wish we had as little daylight for longer but my mental health does dip a little

I try and get out for at least an hour walk every day. I don't currently take Vit D but I'll look into it, thanks

There’s a good thread (that I’ve linked for you) with others who struggle in the winter months.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4666193-thread-for-anyone-struggling-at-the-thought-of-long-dark-evenings-hotchocandhyggetypesnotyourthread?page=13&reply=130332159

Thanks I will take a look

Take vitamin D. Get drops rather than tablets as it's easier for your body to digest. It makes a massive difference.