by SKM
(London, UK)
It was my first time to face the winter blues last winter.
by Jason
(Milwaukee, Wisconson)
I used to hear my mom in my childhood about winter blues but never understood what it actually meant.
Last year, during Christmas I found myself behaving in a very peculiar manner. I would shout at my house cleaner, behave in a very bad manner with my husband and I could not help it.
I never had any mental problems that I could relate to my situation but I was becoming irritable and depressed with every passing day. Even if someone wants to suggest something to me, I would not listen.
Fortunately my husband knew what the problem was. My abrupt mood swings were because of seasonal affective disorder also called winter blues. I then understood the meaning of my mother’s sayings.
I consulted a doctor and he advised me just not to think about the situation and advised me to take a break from my daily routine.
I would suggest to all my friends that if you are stuck in similar situation, then do not hesitate, talk to your partner, friends or family members about it.
Eat healthy, sleep well and most importantly bask in the sun because it becomes very important to feel the freshness of sunlight, if you are suffering from winter blues!