January Blahs.......

[Sassy]

Anyone else feeling down and shitty? I hate this time of year, maybe its a lack of sunlight or post-holiday depression or something but I want winter to end!

Anyone have any suggestions on how to concur the winter blahs?

 

[JayIsBored]

me

 

[joey]

i woke up and there was snow

drink hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps
it will warm you up and make you feel happy

 

[feisty boy]

concur??
conquer, perhaps...

embrace winter!
go snowboarding...

or ignore winter - rent lots of movies....

so far those are my two best options

 

[Libradragon]

i know how you feel sassy.

it's winter blahs all right. Surround yourself with friends - especially the funny ones. laughter is the best medicine.

 

[JayIsBored]

naomi they are laughing at you...

 

[Sassy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JayIsBored:
me

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[Libradragon]

sassy and jayjay
sitting in a tree.....

jayjay, i gave you a kiss on the forehead when i came home friday night/sat morning...and then i noticed the drool hanging from your mouth and almost barfed.

 

[daddyiwantchocolate]

Sassy - just wait till February.

Now THAT'S when I feel like taking a red bath.

Fuckin miserable.

Therefore I'm going on holiday to get some heliotherapy. AKA Sunning on the beach.

 

[beaker]

i always get them. this year i'm trying to counteract them by keeping a busy schedule. so far it actually seems to be working.

 

[JayIsBored]

hahahhahhahha!!!! i was awake but couldn't muster the strength to push you away...what were you eating all night...deviled eggs?

 

[Mr_Furious]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sassy:
Anyone else feeling down and shitty?

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YES do you even have to ask?

it could be the lack of UV rays. There's this condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, more commonly reffered to as *winter blahs* or as some people appropriately refer to as S.A.D. Apparently a lot of people are affected by this and don't even realize it. A lot of people who live in places like Vancouver and England are affected because of the fact that it rains two thirds of the year.
You can buy these special lamps that sold specifically for S.A.D treatment and you just sit in front of it for about 15 minute a day. The only bad thing is that it can cost up to $5,000. I've heard that tanning beds emit the same UV rays as the above mentioned lamps, thus reducing the presence of S.A.D.

There are also cheaper alternatives. I read an article about this somewhere and it listed things like exercise, waking up during the day to see whatever sunlight is still around at this time of year, etc. etc.

I just try to go to the gym as much as I can to increase the release of endorphines......the only problem is, the january blahs make it hard to get my ass out of bed

 

[Libradragon]

nope, that was your upper lip.

 

[Sassy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Libradragon:
sassy and jayjay
sitting in a tree.....

jayjay, i gave you a kiss on the forehead when i came home friday night/sat morning...and then i noticed the drool hanging from your mouth and almost barfed.

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Next time I should be a little more selective with my smileys (

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[daddyiwantchocolate]

^^^Moving to Rio would also help.

 

[deep]

1 500w halogen bulb = 10,000 lux = what you need for a positive benefit

Worklamps with a 500 watt halogen bulb in them cost like $25 at home depot or canadian tire

I'm still in the process of trying it out to see if it makes a difference

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[deep]

ubb slam dunks on deep's head

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[Sassy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by daddyiwantchocolate:
^^^Moving to Rio would also help.</font>

I have family there, I should seriously consider that. I'm pretty sure I have S.A.D., I felt great when I was in Israel, there was plenty of sun light and I was outside all the time. Canada winters suck!

 

[daddyiwantchocolate]

deep.

I just got the mental picture of you lying on a workbench in your basement in your in your undies with 50 worklamps dangling over you. Of course you're wearing goggles.

 

[JayIsBored]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sassy:

Next time I should be a little more selective with my smileys (

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don't mind naomi, she's just a real bitch!

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[Mr_Furious]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sassy:
Canada winters suck!

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it could be worse....you could be in thunder bay

 

[deep]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by daddyiwantchocolate:
deep.

I just got the mental picture of you lying on a workbench in your basement in your in your undies with 50 worklamps dangling over you. Of course you're wearing goggles.</font>

WHO TOLD YOU

 

[JayIsBored]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by daddyiwantchocolate:


Of course you're wearing goggles.</font>

which of course...do nothing!

 

[daddyiwantchocolate]

Shit I needed that laugh today.

 

[Sassy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mr_Furious:
YES do you even have to ask?

I just try to go to the gym as much as I can to increase the release of endorphines......the only problem is, the january blahs make it hard to get my ass out of bed

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Been trying to do that as wel (go to the gym) but having the same problem getting out of bed in the morning. I need an alarm clock that literally kicks my ass out of bed, the snooze button is evil!