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Seasonal Depression

I’ve discovered I’m sporting a droll expression Seems the return of my seasonal depression I am so drowsy and sleepy all the time I wouldn’t stoop over to pick up a dime. My motivation has taken flight until spring Sitting down to write I can’t think of a thing That I think is eminently worthy of sharing A feature of S.A.D.D. is simply not caring. Written October 22, 2022

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/23/2022 6:45:00 PM

And googling S.A.D.D., I came up with Students Against Destructive Decisions! Can't make that up... I did see Season Affective Disorder farther down the menu on my screen. Here's to a jolt of Indian Summer! (We have it now in Chicago).

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2022 7:45:00 PM

I think we are due warmer weather through Wednesday. Mine is complicated right now with seasonal allergies. After the leaves are dealt with, I'm sure I'll feel better.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/23/2022 6:06:00 AM

So sorry to hear Milt!! I bet that in no time, your energy will flow! Stay positive!! ] Happy Sunday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mike. It's something I have battled this time of the year for as long as I can remember. I appreciate your concern and your positive thoughts. Happy Sunday, my friend.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/23/2022 4:18:00 AM

SADD is real; so many have it. It is 85 degrees here today, so Joe will not have it yet. Some people do well on anti-depressants. Others not so well. Thinking of you, sending prayers.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2022 8:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Caren. I've tried anti-depressants, but they have too many side effects for me. I have found the grow lights help a lot. I replaced my bulbs yesterday.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/23/2022 1:19:00 AM

It’s a great time to adopt a Buddhist cum Tantric teaching, nonchalantly observing waves of depression encircle mind-body (not our soul, which is unbound), viewing this phenomena of foreign origin with astonishment ~ witness consciousness. It has enormous spiritual benefits as a mindfulness practice and also releases the heart contraction

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2022 8:29:00 AM

Thank you for your kind, helpful thoughts, Unseeking Seeker.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/22/2022 11:05:00 PM

I'm glad to see you got the grow lights, I heard they help. When we lived where there was no sunshine all winter I wanted to make a room off the house filled with framed garden paintings that I envisioned would appear to be windows looking out into a spring garden. I felt desperately depressed, it was terrible. Wishing you well Milton, I hope you don't have to wait until spring to feel better. Have you ever tried taking vitamin D? I heard that may help.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2022 8:31:00 AM

Thanks, BJ. I do take a Vitamin D tablet every day. I'm sure the grow lights will help. They did last year. I can't imagine living in a place where there is no sunshine at all all winter. I'd probably just give it up! (chuckling)

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/22/2022 7:01:00 PM

I feel very sorry for how you are feeling at the moment; Milt, depression and aching limbs, etc., are not uplifting. It is hard to accept when you have always been active. Perhaps your body is telling you to 'chill out for a while and rest. Look after yourself, Milt. I sincerely hope you feel better soon. Old Duck.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2022 9:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Shirley. I go through this every year from about mid-October to mid-April. I do everything I can to fight it. I installed "grow lights" this afternoon. They help a lot.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/22/2022 4:53:00 PM

We all have our contributing factors in how we sometimes feel Milton. I am just glad I am alive and coping I have shared before some people have it much worse than we do. Thanks for sharing and I hope you get back to feeling better my friend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2022 6:43:00 PM

Oh, I will, Michael...when the first signs of spring appear! Thanks!

Jeff Kyser

Date: 10/22/2022 9:40:00 AM

We are still having a remarkable fall day here - in the short sleeves, working in the woods - Hope you get to perking up!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2022 12:27:00 PM

Sounds like you are enjoying yourselves, Jeff. I won't come out of the S.A.D.D. until mid-April. And folks wonder why I do not like this time of the year. In addition to the S.A.D.D., I have the usual fall allergies!