I have the bestest husband ever!!!! His gift to me this year is to help me make it through the DARK days. I suffer terribly from Season Affective Disorder. I couldn't understand why I HATED Christmas! I was diagnosed over almost 15 years ago and now that we know that I don't really hate Christmas, we have been working at doing things to improve the situation. Every year has gotten better and better. We have my HAPPY LIGHT! When the girls were younger they really encouraged me to spend some time in front of the light every day.....I can honestly say that this was the best thing I have ever done for my mental health.
This year, Jerry has been encouraging me to take it easy. He has allowed me to just sit and do nothing. Sometimes at the end of the day, I can't answer a question straight and asking me what I want for supper is a really dumb question. Now, the questions I get are "are you hungry?". Not what do I want to eat? Food magically appears in front of me and when the plate is empty, it is taken and away and a cup of tea is put in my hand!
I spent the day on Saturday lounging around watching TV and dozing. I had planned to stay in bed and sleep in.......actually I woke up earlier than usual....5am!! Everytime I did curl up on the couch and try to sleep....the phone would ring or the dogs would need to go out!!! Jerry did the running around and trouble shooting at the store on Saturday and I tried to take it easy! Thanks!
We have also decided to take things really easy this year at Christmas. Sorry, Kids....gift cards for everyone!!!! We got each other new glasses and hopefully can do a gym membership in the new year! But we'll do our usual stocking stuffers for Christmas morning and then just spend the day with family! I am looking forward to it.
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You have the best hubby under 6 feet tall.
I have the best hubby over 6 feet tall.
Deal?
Hi there Alison,
I too have a happy light, and I know the difference it has made for me as well, I think I figured it out about 10 years ago, I start sitting in front of it as soon as the days get shorter. When I have to turn a light on to read my emails in the morning then I know I should have my SADD light on, I also take 2000mg of Vitamin D a day, get them at Costco, I hope you are enjoying the slow down now that Christmas day is over, I look forward to a long quilting season. I too have a new long arm machine, a Pfaff 18.8. and the 10 foot frame. I have lots to learn, but so looking forward to it, the dark days will not take over, but the happiness of completed quilt tops will be the highlight of the winter months. Huggggggggggs June
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