Feeling low for no reason

[Change45]

Hi all
I don’t have a diagnosed mental health condition but I do feel like there is something wrong. I’ve had a wonderful Xmas with immediate family and felt genuinely relaxed for a few days but now I feel low and anxious and have no idea why! I do often feel this way and have always assumed it was work stress. I’m back at work next week.
I feel tired despite having good nights’ sleep. I just want to feel happy and objectively I know I have lots of reasons to be. I just can’t make myself feel it. Would love any practical tips of things I can do myself to get myself out of these funks.
(I name changed for this).

Firstly sending a hug
2nd fresh air and lots of it I know it's cold and miserable but a 20 minute brisk walk each day throw the sad feelings in the bin while your out so they arent still at home
I think everyone gets a little down after the christmas holidays and with the latest government announcement no1 will be celebrating new year either 😢

Could it be peri-menopause?

Thank you Llh1979 - I have been for a walk today but will definitely do that each day. I did spend several days at home as my daughter had to isolate (letter from school) and it seemed like a sensible thing to do.

Aquamarine - I’m mid 30s so I’d assume too young (although I know very little about menopause!)

Mid 30's is not too young for peri or hormonal fluctuations.

i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/113666670/perimenopause-lead-up-to-menopause-very-uncomfortable-and-poorly-understood

I agree that getting outside in the fresh air everyday is the first step, it will build up your vitamin d and general immunity too. It’s the longest darkest part of the year, we need light and sunshine to activate our pineal gland which regulates melatonin production which in turn is related to good sleep. As you are out and about watch out for signs of spring, bulbs are popping up, buds will be appearing on trees soon, some flowering cherries are blossoming. All hopeful signs that a new year is approaching and we are moving on from horrible 2020.

Sorry to be boring but exercise, exercise, exercise. I need to take this advice also

@Change45 I had to isolate for 2 weeks as my daughter tested positive (she works at the local hospital) and I will be honest it did nothing for my mental health I felt guilty going to the bin

Thanks all. I will really try the exercise and getting outdoors plan. Fingers crossed tomorrow is a better day!

I feel similar, my Dad died in the summer which hasn't helped and I am perimenopausal, the anxiety is horrific but fresh air as the others mention and exercise do help - for me though this time of year is horrific and with the pandemic too its not surprising that you feel low - I think even the most positive of people do . I have just started the calm app meditation in the hope it will help, it has a little, not convinced yet but will to try anything, magnesium and ashwangada at bedtime help a bit too with relaxing and a long soak in a bath with Epsom salts (more magnesium) however I think you have to take each day as it comes and I hope you feel better soon.

I am feeling the same @Change45 Last couple of days have been awful. I haven’t showered & I’ve been irritable with dc’s. Constantly checking the news/twitter re covid. I am meant to be shielding so am very anxious about school return & am keeping my dd off this week. I just can’t seem to get going & my house is a tip!

In some ways I’m glad I’m not alone but I’m sorry others feel this way. Since 1 Jan (only a few days), I’ve been eating healthier and done some exercise (but still not enough). I do feel a little better but obviously it’s early days.
Fingers crossed the school return goes smoothly and the next few weeks start looking brighter for everyone here!

I’m really sorry about your Dad @noturkeythankyou! X