No fun when the black dog visits. There is a lot to be depressed about these days, especially if you spend much time on devices or following news broadcasts. Gratitude may not lift the cloud, but it reminds me that the cloud will eventually pass and the sun return. My mom always said to turn on all the lights indoors on gloomy days. Having weather dependent moods, I follow that advice. I have only needed medication one time, 24 years ago, but it helped. What I choose to read matters. My ‘blue blanket’ since October 7th has been Regency romances, of all things! In the middle of the night, I turn to books about trees or to poetry. The escape from bleakness may be temporary, but even temporary respite is healing. Exercise is great. Dogs are great. Family can be a comfort. Wishing you occasional joy into the mix.
No fun when the black dog visits. There is a lot to be depressed about these days, especially if you spend much time on devices or following news broadcasts. Gratitude may not lift the cloud, but it reminds me that the cloud will eventually pass and the sun return. My mom always said to turn on all the lights indoors on gloomy days. Having weather dependent moods, I follow that advice. I have only needed medication one time, 24 years ago, but it helped. What I choose to read matters. My ‘blue blanket’ since October 7th has been Regency romances, of all things! In the middle of the night, I turn to books about trees or to poetry. The escape from bleakness may be temporary, but even temporary respite is healing. Exercise is great. Dogs are great. Family can be a comfort. Wishing you occasional joy into the mix.
Thank you