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Am Getting Worse, As Autumn Advances

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therisa

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I have crossed the dividing line, which marks the beginning of my annual autumn depression, and my need for isolation. As my SI has gone, from being a mere passive background noise, to a more active but still passive voice, urging me, to poison myself, with chocolate, as I suffer an anaphylactic reaction, to caffeine, if swallowed. Yeah, I know death by chocolate.

This started, last night, as I dreamed of eating chocolate, once more, which I haven’t touched, in the past 23 years. Last time, I had similar SI was, about three years ago. As I do miss the sweet taste of chocolate, upon my taste buds.

Additionally, I am finding it hard to look after myself, grooming wise, letting my hair run wild, which I know some women spent an outrageous fortune, to achieve this look. Myself, just give me, about 4-5 hours of sleep, and Walla, it’s there. The thing is, I don’t really care, how other view me, hair wise, and even more so, now. Many ways, I wish, this was the l980s and the outrageous hairstyles, from the “New Wave” and “Gothic” era, of pop culture.

And yes, I am sleeping longer hours and more often, than, what is considered, normal for me. If I can stay awake, for longer than 8 hours, on a particular day, it’s an exceptional day, for me. All things, which I need to share, with my nurse practitioner, when I see her, on my October 31st appointment, a month and half, before I see, the psychiatrist, on December 16th, for the first time. Am hoping, this time, I don’t get a transphobic one.

My final sign is the lack of being able to write my thoughts down, whether, using paper and pen or typing them out, on the computer. Having just finished, a very productive period, in which I have written over 60 poems, in the past 30 days, including, several Sundays, that I don’t write, anything, as my day of rest and healing.

Sadly, the weather hasn’t helped me, as the greater number of grey or rainy skies, has worsen, my depressed feelings. Finding my mood is reflecting the darker skies. As my cats have taken up, their own permanent positions, around me, in bed, over the past week. And writing anything, like this, gets harder with each passing day, until my depression has been broken.
 
@therisa - you know, I think you are the personification of sunshine. Here's hoping you can zap back some of those dark clouds.

Or at least laugh at some goofy middle aged chick in a chicken costume (bought one for Halloween)

I'm not being flippant, just hoping to give you a smile.

And I'm here if you need to vent.
 
I spent a year and half in Ecuador. 18 months of 12 hour days and 12 hour nights sure opened my eyes to the effects of the long winter nights, and my long, winter nights are in sub-tropical Texas. Your profile says you are in Ontario. I don't know how anybody deals with the light extremes there. July in Vancouver made me loopy enough. I am guessing that is why creativity has historically run higher in snow country than in the tropics... Is fair to say that? Authors, inventors, etc.

Anyhoo... Just rambling without anything useful to say.

Hope you can hold steady through whatever it is for you.
 
Have you tried light therapy? You sit in front, or beside a special light fixture for about 10 minutes a day. I've tried it and it seems to help at least some. Here is some information from the Mayo Clinic: [DLMURL]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/light-therapy/MY00195[/DLMURL]

I tend to get worse in the winter. I tried that when my meds were still working. It seemed to give at least a little boost. Plus, have your vitamin d checked. That matters too. Mine tends to go down in the fall and winter.

I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I know all too well how this goes. My therapist and I have the last few sessions talked about how to get through these dark days. One thing, other then above suggestion, was to continue to get out. That is so difficult. Especially when the cold creeps in.

Hugs, if welcomed.
 
Have you tired to set goals for yourself? Small, daily goals?
Right now, Ayesha, getting up, without being awaken by Venus (one of my cats), is huge.

@therisa - you know, I think you are the personification of sunshine. Here's hoping you can zap back some of those dark clouds.

Or at least laugh at some goofy middle aged chick in a chicken costume (bought one for Halloween).

Actually, I have been called the voice of doom and gloom, but that's another story, TwoDee. As for you Hallowe'en costume, would love to see a photo, of it. :p

Your profile says you are in Ontario. I don't know how anybody deals with the light extremes there.
Just think of Detriot or New York City, both would be comparible, to southern Ontario, which I live.

@Britt.f7 this is something that my nurse practictioner and I need to revisit, on my next visit.
 
I really feel for your situation!!! I'm just coming out of winter and occasionally we have a sunny day- it makes me feel SO much better, just the occasional sunny day. I'm seriously thinking about light therapy for next winter.

When ever I pick up chocolate, I'm needing a quick mood fix. It definitely makes me feel better! You need something to replace this... Have you tried herbal teas? I have different teas for different needs, and it gives me a LOT of comfort.
I recommend these: [DLMURL]http://www.pukkaherbs.com/tea-room/all-our-teas.html[/DLMURL] ...the love one is really good for the soul!

When I need a quick sugar fix, I grab a spoon and scoop myself a nice sized portion of creamed honey - sooooo GOOD! And a lot healthier than processed sugar.

The only other thought that came to mind is: crystals/stones. I have been a bit of a skeptic in the past, but the more I educated myself, the more I realised that there are all kinds of things on this earth here to heal and strengthen us... Just going into a shop that sells those stones is an experience!!! It feels amazing!!! Have a walk around and have a read of the different stone properties. Also see if you can find some sage soap - it balances the body.

Hope this helps!
 
Have you tried herbal teas? I have different teas for different needs, and it gives me a LOT of comfort.
I recommend these: [DLMURL]http://www.pukkaherbs.com/tea-room/all-our-teas.html[/DLMURL] ...the love one is really good for the soul!
I have about eight different herbal mixtures, which I use, regularly. And yes, I have bought several Pukks teas, over the years, especially, the mint based ones, before being diagnosed with Acid Reflux. As for sugar based products, I have to be very careful, being diabetic, and recent problems with bee hive collapses, have me concern over the usage of anti-biotics to treat the bees, given my multiple allergies to anti-biotics.
The only other thought that came to mind is: crystals/stones. I have been a bit of a skeptic in the past, but the more I educated myself, the more I realised that there are all kinds of things on this earth here to heal and strengthen us... Just going into a shop that sells those stones is an experience!!! It feels amazing!!! Have a walk around and have a read of the different stone properties. Also see if you can find some sage soap - it balances the body.
I find the smell of sage is, too strong, for me. Rather, use vanilla and lavender oils, in my baths, to ease my body, back into balance. Like you, I have never thought of using crystals or stones, as a focusing point. Not ever sure, where I would look, for such a store that is close to me.

Just re-read my post and realized that it may be misconstrued - I wasn't being sarcastic about you being sunshine.
No harm was taken, @TwoDee2ThreeDee , I understood what you were trying to do. Just that I look at life, in the negative, because I have been hurt, too many times, by those, close to me.[/quote]
 
Glad the herbal teas help! Here's one store that's possibly your way [DLMURL]http://www.stonebridgeimports.com/lapidary-rocks-location.html[/DLMURL] ...if it's not, just give them a call and check if they have a retail outlet closer to you- they're sure to know of a place close by even if they don't have a store near you :happy:
 
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