As you are sitting at your computer or scrolling through your phone, stop for a second and look outside and at the sky. I have many readers around the world. I know some from India, China, United Kingdom and even Africa are reading this blog. Here in the United States, several across the country are reading this. So, when each one of you takes a minute and looks outside at the sky, what do you see? Are you somewhere the sun always shines, and the temperatures are just, right? Or are you looking at cloud filled skies ready for rain or snow? Every location has a season of weather. But how is the season in your mind?
Seasons Change
Seasonal depression is very common. Especially when the climate and environment do not provide a comfortable setting. Living in an environment that offers only clouds and rain for almost the entire year can impact on the mentality of a person. However, so does living in an environment that is full of warm temperatures and sun all year long. What does your environment give you?
The climate is only one element that relates to seasonal depression. The holiday of Christmas is nearly upon the world. In the United States, Christmas tends to bring families together for many gatherings. Friends that we have not seen in years that come to visit for a few days. The stress of upholding past traditions, trying to create new ones, and just trying to find your place in the tradition gets overwhelming. Then there are the times that families argue, refuse to visit, or just find other ways to cause strife. The holiday and season are supposed to remind people about peace and love.
All Year
Seasonal Depression does not just mean around the wintertime. This also can occur anytime during the year. Wintertime depression is the most common with the emphasis on families and friends around the holidays. But when a person is faced with no family or friends, the holidays become very saddening. Springtime depression can occur with areas that find more weather patterns including heavy rain. But even so, spring is a time that reminds us summer is coming, and we may want to wear that bathing suit. Which leads to the second most common seasonal depression, summertime. The pressure to look our best in the bathing suit, or maybe this year the finances are tight, and the family vacation may get cancelled. But we cannot leave out the fall. Autumn is another seasonal depression time due to the emotional change of focusing on ourselves and moving to the focus on family and friends.
The Struggle
Right now, I am struggling to feel like winter and Christmas time. Where I live, I have sun most of the year. Lately, the temperature has been around 60 degree F – 70 degree F. The nights are longer and are getting colder. But the environment is not making me feel like winter. Then I have been managing through some stress at work, and in my home life. Plus, with the family traveling to visit my family this holiday, I have not put out too many of my usual decorations. I just don’t have the desire to. But Christmas time is usually my favorite.
Changing
So, if you find yourself struggling this time of year, remember that you are not alone. There are several million people around the world that are also struggling. And also realize that seasonal depression is possible. That as I sit here writing this, I care about all of you. And finally, if you need help, please reach out to someone. Because you matter in this world. Love you all!
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With great warmth,
