I have a candle lit bath every night watching RUclips one my iPad & sometimes with a couple of beers at weekends. I like the short days of winter, less time to feel lonely and more cuddle time with my beloved K9 who also got a doggie advent calendar. You continue to be inspiring Mer, so happy for you. Regards & love from Ireland 🇮🇪 xx
They sure do Mer, I am a widow of two & a half years, so I’m taking baby steps in my recovery, I thank god everyday for my beloved husband and I have two sons in college. I’m finally managing to “ paddle my own canoe “ . I’m much stronger than I realised 🙏🏼❤️🇮🇪
We have a surveillance camera system around our house too, we use Wyze with SD cards so no monthly fees. It’s great just to keep an eye on things, packages on our porch. We got our first camera for my anxiety ridden cat so I feel better leaving him to go back to the coast to visit my family with my spouse. His anxiety is triggered by me leaving and it’s almost taken his life more than once. The peace of mind is incredible, and look forward to having it when our twins get here early next year. I found my SAD to be way worse when I lived in BC, and it wasn’t until I moved to Calgary that I noticed how bad it is. Exercise is a huge part of combatting it, eating healthy, keeping to a sleep schedule, and keeping lights on around the house (even twinkly lights) when it’s on the darker side out. I found the SAD light, even when used first thing in the morning flared my insomnia.
Thank you for mentioning that about the SAD light and your insomnia. I will make sure to keep an eye on that and share with clients as well. Can't wait to see those babies!
I have lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida for many years & we get a lot of sunshine all year. But, my mother who lived in NY had very strong seasonal depression. She would talk about it and then say that she was going to move on from it and "shake it off". She would go for walks even in the snow. But we always validated her feelings which I feel is SO important. And you talked about acknowledging our feelings, and I love that.
As a Canadian walling 'even in the snow' had me rolling. If we didn't walk in the snow we wouldn't be walking. Gotta love the extremes it's too cold in Winter to walk and too hot in the summer but we get it done. But truly nothing better than a nice snowy walk usually the sunniest and brightest days of the winter!
Adeeeellllle! ✨ Loved this vlog, thanks for a lengthy one. Loved the Gilmore Girls chat... I remember when I watched the extra 4 episodes I just couldn't shake the feeling that the characters weren't really behaving like I imagined they would if that makes sense. Most of it was a big let down. It would be a good idea to rewatch everything though ❤️ Advent doors always stay open! I have no good reason, it just feels like the right thing to do lol.
Great "Ted" talk🙂. I have some nerve damage so I am really effected by the cold, one hand is actually 10 degrees colder than the other so I have a hard time staying warm, always a challenge. Every year I seem to find something that helps, this year new gloves from Eddie Bauer have been a good find. Plus, if I want to turn up the heat I do, cuz I'm worth it 👍 I do you also take vitamin D all year as recommended by my doctor 🙂
I have a candle lit bath every night watching RUclips one my iPad & sometimes with a couple of beers at weekends. I like the short days of winter, less time to feel lonely and more cuddle time with my beloved K9 who also got a doggie advent calendar. You continue to be inspiring Mer, so happy for you. Regards & love from Ireland 🇮🇪 xx
I love that - I need to have a candle lit bath ❤️ and I hear what you say about less time to be lonely. I hope these vlogs help keep you company
They sure do Mer, I am a widow of two & a half years, so I’m taking baby steps in my recovery, I thank god everyday for my beloved husband and I have two sons in college. I’m finally managing to “ paddle my own canoe “ . I’m much stronger than I realised 🙏🏼❤️🇮🇪
We have a surveillance camera system around our house too, we use Wyze with SD cards so no monthly fees. It’s great just to keep an eye on things, packages on our porch. We got our first camera for my anxiety ridden cat so I feel better leaving him to go back to the coast to visit my family with my spouse. His anxiety is triggered by me leaving and it’s almost taken his life more than once. The peace of mind is incredible, and look forward to having it when our twins get here early next year. I found my SAD to be way worse when I lived in BC, and it wasn’t until I moved to Calgary that I noticed how bad it is. Exercise is a huge part of combatting it, eating healthy, keeping to a sleep schedule, and keeping lights on around the house (even twinkly lights) when it’s on the darker side out. I found the SAD light, even when used first thing in the morning flared my insomnia.
Thank you for mentioning that about the SAD light and your insomnia. I will make sure to keep an eye on that and share with clients as well. Can't wait to see those babies!
I have lived on the Gulf Coast of Florida for many years & we get a lot of sunshine all year. But, my mother who lived in NY had very strong seasonal depression. She would talk about it and then say that she was going to move on from it and "shake it off". She would go for walks even in the snow. But we always validated her feelings which I feel is SO important. And you talked about acknowledging our feelings, and I love that.
As a Canadian walling 'even in the snow' had me rolling. If we didn't walk in the snow we wouldn't be walking. Gotta love the extremes it's too cold in Winter to walk and too hot in the summer but we get it done. But truly nothing better than a nice snowy walk usually the sunniest and brightest days of the winter!
Absolutely! As annoying as it can be to bundle up and walk in the winter, it’s necessary!
I mix Green tea and Peppermint tea together with honey! It's so good! I have one every night. I get the decaf green.
That sounds great! I love mixing two different tea bags together. Thanks for the tip!
Adeeeellllle! ✨ Loved this vlog, thanks for a lengthy one. Loved the Gilmore Girls chat... I remember when I watched the extra 4 episodes I just couldn't shake the feeling that the characters weren't really behaving like I imagined they would if that makes sense. Most of it was a big let down. It would be a good idea to rewatch everything though ❤️
Advent doors always stay open! I have no good reason, it just feels like the right thing to do lol.
I think I viewed all the characters in a different light researching all seven seasons as a 40 year old. But like I said, still enjoyable lol!
@@maremchale that makes sense! You're inspiring me to make the time to rewatch it from a new lens :)
Great "Ted" talk🙂.
I have some nerve damage so I am really effected by the cold, one hand is actually 10 degrees colder than the other so I have a hard time staying warm, always a challenge.
Every year I seem to find something that helps, this year new gloves from Eddie Bauer have been a good find.
Plus, if I want to turn up the heat I do, cuz I'm worth it 👍
I do you also take vitamin D all year as recommended by my doctor 🙂
Yes you are worth it!
I have purchased a few S.A.D. lights with minimal positivity, however, the one thing that has truly helped was buying a car with a glass roof!
Wow! I never thought about the sunroof, that's great!
I never thought about a glass roof!
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