VLOG: How I Overcome Seasonal Depression | My Tips for Beating Sadness and the Winter Blues

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

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  • @joanne231
    @joanne231 17 часов назад +4

    George looks like he is a wonderful, supportive, cheerful, husband. His silly antics are always appreciated, he's a joy and a treasure. 😜

  • @marthareichelderfer8700
    @marthareichelderfer8700 День назад +7

    Since I retired I have been traveling with a tour bus, exercising twice a week, going to the library three times a week, going to our Artisan Village shows and events, having lunch with my friends etc... I 'am never bored. I enjoy my life. Hope you get over your doldrums soon. It is too bad you have been sick since you retired. Take care.❤

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  День назад +2

      I am glad you are finding such joy in retirement! I’m feeling all cured now! I woke up one day and it was over!

  • @Granof2
    @Granof2 23 часа назад +7

    I live in Maine. .what you are experiencing as the "Gloomies" is Seasonal Affective Disorder. I learned to replace all my light bulbs with Daylight lightbulbs. It's a lack of daylight. It affects your levels of certain hormones and minerals, like Serotonin, our brains happy drug. I'm also a crafter and daylight light bulbs in your fixtures, also help see colors and Textures better! So get some daylight light bulbs take some Vitamin D, and that will help!

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  21 час назад

      Got the D covered! Daylight bulbs will check into. I can tell a difference between a sunny day and gloomy day for sure!

    • @Granof2
      @Granof2 21 час назад +2

      @lesshustlemorecoffee the daylight lightbulbs were a game changer for me! They are in every fixture in my house!

  • @Jh0226
    @Jh0226 55 минут назад

    Great Vlog! I live in AZ where there is sunshine 364 days, leaving one day for a rain day..not kidding. I sometimes wish for gloomy days but you always want what you can’t have. Thank you for your vlogs. :)

  • @donnag7020
    @donnag7020 14 часов назад +1

    I retired at the end of last year and I’ve also been sick almost the whole time. I even managed to get my dog sick (I’d never heard of such a thing but both the vet tech and my nurse friend said so!)
    This morning I met three other ladies and we walked for an hour in a nearby State Park. That felt awesome. I’ve done lots of puzzles, and been to the library in addition to lots of books on my iPad. I also made dinner and dessert for a couple at church. I decided to see if I could pick up crochet again, and started with a dishcloth, lol. I’ve made lots of bread, which I enjoy. And I’ve slept. A lot.
    The lack of stress is incredible and I’m getting used to it. Retirement is going to be very good.

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  13 часов назад +1

      You’ve been very productive! That’s great! Do you think your body is recovering from stress from working? Seems like when we finally relax is when our body lets us down.

    • @donnag7020
      @donnag7020 4 часа назад

      @ I wouldn’t be surprised. I was replaced by four people.

  • @kimberlypeterson4883
    @kimberlypeterson4883 18 часов назад +1

    Another great topic Sonya. I totally get the winter blues, especially living in Seattle, WA. Have my whole life living here. Like you said, enjoy the little things that bring you joy. It's been tough recently since loosing our beloved dog Pinto in October & I was in a major funk!! Happy to report we've adopted a new addition to our household. Kiwi is such a sweet puppy & brings me such joy & love & has got me to do things I enjoy & haven't for awhile. Keep praying & being blessed will help us get out of the blues at this time of year. Love & blessings to you your family🙏🙏💖💖💐💐🥰🥰

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  18 часов назад

      Aww congrats about Kiwi. I know the sadness of losing pets. It hurts. The new ones bring joy to fill the void and they aren’t replacements as we always remember the personalities of each beloved pet.

  • @Camry586
    @Camry586 21 час назад +1

    Don’t be hard on yourself. How you help your mom is wonderful ❤

  • @lizjustice858
    @lizjustice858 15 часов назад

    I’ve been out sick. When you showed up in the facial mask…..let’s just say I needed that laugh!!!

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  13 часов назад

      I’m so glad! I love to make people laugh although I’ve never thought of myself as one that does. But the more I’m in front of the camera the more comfortable I am, lol.

  • @GailFeltman
    @GailFeltman 23 часа назад +2

    You’re so funny! Feel like a Robot! 😂 I too have trouble with January & February … doom and gloom! What do I do about it? Nothing! 😊

  • @Tlynn86CG
    @Tlynn86CG 18 часов назад +1

    I needed this today. Thank you.

  • @jdthompson5778
    @jdthompson5778 11 часов назад

    Ready for spring!!! I’ve even got a bit more winter here about 300mi straight north of you… but I’m over it pretty much right after the holidays every year! Esp this year! Been below zero here and lots of days with highs in single digits to 20s. We had an 8” snow and a couple 3-4” ones. Ughhh I’m hoping for an early spring!!!
    The darker shorter winter days really affect my state of mind. Add to that I keep my house at 68 degrees when 72 would be much preferred. In the summer I keep it at 76 which is much more comfortable! Feel more like doing stuff in lighter clothes and not being a bit cold! The cloudy days of January are indeed a major pain in the brain! Lol. Maddie looks for the sunny places - in both rooms you showed her!! Smart dog! 😊
    The last time I had the flu was early April 2011.. it seemed similar to yours now with the sinuses taking forever to clear out! After 6 weeks they were draining into my throat which got sore just from that so went back fearing it was strep or something bad. My doctor gave me another round of antibiotics because he said when the sinuses stay full a long time you can get a secondary infection easily… so the antibiotic helps prevent that from happening. They don’t do much otherwise to clear out sinuses .. they either help stop an infection in progress or prevent a secondary one… but the rest takes time unfortunately. Be glad you aren’t working at least… that’s a double miserable time when something hangs on!
    I overcome glum days now that I’m retired by doing something I enjoy and haven’t done for awhile to change things up! I don’t care if it’s silly or non-productive as long as I enjoy it! Sometimes I call a relative or friend that doesn’t live around me and have a nice long chat! Find out what they’ve been up to and share the same with them about me. Get to laughing about old times or a funny story etc.
    In this first year of retirement you’ll find a good balance between routine and new. Activity, productivity, and relaxation!
    I saw the sun in your videos! That always helps and February will be better in that department than January! Before we know it March will be here…. then we can worry about bad storms again! And bugs!
    😱😱

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  2 часа назад

      Yes, I’m already praying for protection from the storms! I don’t like them when we travel. We will be doing some traveling in spring. Feeling all better now. Thank goodness! Warmer days are coming this week! You probably getting a warm up too!

  • @MsGail61
    @MsGail61 19 часов назад +2

    One of the channels I follow, Welcome To My Curls, advocates for something called a Happy Light, which looks like a makeup mirror. She sits in front of it a few minutes each morning. You would like her. She’s also a dog mom.

  • @YanethRodriguez-ue1be
    @YanethRodriguez-ue1be 21 час назад +1

    Love your videos. You did make me smile and cheer my day 😅, thank you for tha face mask. You are not the only one. Me too when days are coold or raining, i don't do anything too. Just be in the sofa and sleep or cellular. You sound better, take care and again thank you for the video 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗

  • @LindaTexter-s7r
    @LindaTexter-s7r 22 часа назад +1

    The 10 darkest weeks of the year are Nov 16 to Jan 22. You made it through!! 46 days until Spring.

  • @rhonies9229
    @rhonies9229 18 часов назад +2

    Yes it is normal. I have had good days and not so good days with getting things done. I don't like going out because of the ugly out in the world and so many illnesses going around. I don't want to get sick - hope you are 100% before long. 2 years for me - I don't stress about it any more - if it gets done it does if it doesn't get done it doesn't.

  • @Biloxigma
    @Biloxigma 20 часов назад +1

    Since I’ve retired I have found there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done! Do you do anything creative crafting-wise? Have you ever tried knitting, crocheting, cross stitching or quilting? Even taking a short walk outside can help with your mood. You are so lucky to have your mom still with you - she is so pretty! Take care!

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  18 часов назад

      I enjoy reading and computer games and doing the vlog, working puzzles. I might have liked sewing, knitting, and crocheting if I’d learned it a while back. I don’t have the desire to do that now. I think o have too many hobbies lol!

  • @Lulusvideos1
    @Lulusvideos1 18 часов назад +1

    My mom passed away at 94 in 2017, so I remember well helping with mom’s needs. Fortunately my brother and sister helped with her care. It’s definitely a lot with grocery shopping, doctor appointments, taking her out for retail therapy, etc. I must say I miss her so much, but I’m so happy we were able to help her when she needed it. She also had a relationship with Jesus and loved him, so it’s comforting knowing she’s with Him. 💞Seeing your mom with the walker brought back memories, my mom wouldn’t go anywhere without hers. I’m in Southern California and the coldest it has been in my area is low 30’s at night. I enjoy the snow from a distance with the view of our local mountains. 🏔️ Take care and stay warm, loving your retirement vlogs, my last day at my job is February 28th! 😊

  • @jillfreeborn7045
    @jillfreeborn7045 9 часов назад

    iPad game I do also it clears the mind. Music is wonderful. I got sick on Xmas also and it lingers still. Your mom looks great.

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  2 часа назад

      Yes the music is good to clear the blues. I usually put on jazz in the house from RUclips as it comes with a pretty scene. Warm weather coming! Hope you are feeling better!

  • @mrspalmere
    @mrspalmere 12 часов назад

    Healing prayers to my new found friend. Sorry you are under the weather. I hope your grandson gets better quickly. I enjoyed our time together today. When I feel blue talking with my daughters, always seems to pick me up

  • @donnathompson4067
    @donnathompson4067 16 часов назад

    Love your new shirts and tote bag. Ok..on those gloomy days when your half sick and not yourself this honestly means that your body is tellng you that you need extra rest and sleep. I take advantage of those days and appreciate that I can lay down and rest and you should too. Believe me everything on that list will still be there when you are feeling better. Hang in there spring is on the way and you will be so busy you'll wish you had some down time. Love you channel. God bless you both

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  13 часов назад

      Thank you Donna! I needed to hear that. I’ve been relaxing a bit too much today lol. It’s so gloomy! But I did get a few things done!

  • @trinawms3749
    @trinawms3749 9 часов назад

    😂😂😂😂Your mom rant was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  2 часа назад

      lol, I almost took it out but left it in. Which made the video quite long. Even speeding it up. lol

  • @elizabethjones5571
    @elizabethjones5571 8 минут назад

    Great vlog. Now that you’re both retired are there areas you have identified where you will pare back/ cut down on from a finance perspective?

  • @noodlebugsrebornsmore2783
    @noodlebugsrebornsmore2783 18 часов назад

    You need to not beat yourself up. your not feeling well! Your doing great for someone that’s been sick for quite some time. I totally enjoy you and George’s videos. I don’t do TV so ….. cheer up dear !💕🌷🌼🌹🌸

  • @teribar3781
    @teribar3781 18 часов назад +1

    Yep spring is coming, i hope you feel better😢 ive been eating onions, garlic peppers and emergency vitamin c, working sooo far. Yep im feeling down to, two of my daughters want to try a apartment life with their boyfriends. I miss them so much.

  • @jillmae3571
    @jillmae3571 День назад +1

    Hey Sonya. If you purchased computer at Best Buy then you can purchase Geek Squad coverage for setup and support too. You can inquire in store as they have different Tiers of service. Thx for sharing. Sending prayers you feel better soon❤

  • @dorisdonnelly9669
    @dorisdonnelly9669 11 часов назад

    I think everyone has the times where they don’t want to do anything. Seasonal depression is a real thing . Actually call me weird but I like winter over summer. Autumn is my favorite season . Maddy is so darn cute. Spring will be here before you know it .

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  2 часа назад

      I don’t like the heat of summer but I like sandals and no coat. I’m mostly inside. Except for walking the dogs. I want to like winter but it’s not letting me lol! I’m always sick.

  • @doryknits6741
    @doryknits6741 15 часов назад +1

    I’m so tired of winter! Tomorrow we’re supposed to have highs in the mid 60’s and Monday it’s supposed to be around 70°F!
    It’s overcast and dreary here today. I’m so sad but I’m trying to pull myself up out of it.

  • @joanne231
    @joanne231 18 часов назад

    Oh yeah, every winter I get the Gloomies. Gloomy, gray weather does bring me down. Some days and I just accept it and it is okay.
    Other days I do push myself and get things done. It is a mind set. I try to give myself little motivational talks. 😊🌷
    I love my teas! I like coffee but I am a hot tea gal.
    I do jigsaw puzzles all year long but really enjoy puzzling on a gloomy day. It helps lift my mood.
    Tip: I use zippered make up bags to contain amall irems together so they don't go to the bottom of my handbag. One has pens, small notebook, wet wipes, mini magnifying glass. Another little bag has my make-up mirror, hand sanitizer, hand cream, Kleenex packet, eyeglasses cleaning cloth. Things like that. 😃

  • @MonaMorgan
    @MonaMorgan 19 часов назад

    I love the relaxing sound of listening to you talk, but I jumped every time the ding sound came on with the text on the screen. It startled me. lol. 😅

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  18 часов назад

      I’m sorry! I’ll find a softer ding. I was wanting a ding that sounding like “a good idea” ding! My video put George to sleep! lol lol

    • @MonaMorgan
      @MonaMorgan 18 часов назад

      @@lesshustlemorecoffee 🤣

  • @livnsji
    @livnsji 21 час назад +2

    Thanks for sharing! Please consider that you are suffering from burn out, you had a stressful road with work until your last day, during the holidays no less, on top of elder care, that takes a toll. Be kind and give yourself 3 months to adjust from all that and the major lifestyle change of retirement to find your new rhythm. Move, rest, water, electroytes, eat clean for a few weeks and see how you feel, as well all know sugar /carbs takes its toll. I love your content, if there was a poll I would pick one weekly video, around 45 minutes, otherwise it feels hard to keep up. Idea, you have an awesome pantry of ingredients, woulld love some pantry challenges, ie you can only cook what you have on hand. I used to work from Microsoft, its not a consumer friendly company, they are built for enterprise, dont beat yourself up and check if your local libary has tech for seniors program. If you create your mom a Google email address account (gmail), she would have access to Google sheets and word as part of that account for free, its cloud based and can be used on mobile or tablet with the Google apps. Good luck and feel better.

  • @sheilahall7588
    @sheilahall7588 23 часа назад

    Your “rant” was cracking me up. 😊

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  21 час назад

      I almost took it out. I don’t want it to be negative but it made me laugh too so I left it in.

    • @sheilahall7588
      @sheilahall7588 21 час назад

      @ I thought it was so funny. I am retiring in July so trying to learn from your experiences.

    • @LindaTexter-s7r
      @LindaTexter-s7r 21 час назад

      I was in hysteric’s laughing at your rant. I think you need a shot of something in your tea.

  • @patriciateague8677
    @patriciateague8677 23 часа назад

    I live in Wisconsin, and the winter doldrums affect me as well. Many years ago, we took a trip to a warmer climate in February, and it helped break up the winter so much. Now I try to do it every year. I missed 2024 because I was helping take care of a brand new grandson, but I'm heading to Southern Texas in February for 10 days. I'm looking forward to warmer weather. I finally saw a doctor about my symptoms, and now I have a round of 3 drugs. I feel okay but just need to stop coughing. My favorite Stash tea is Orange Spice.

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  21 час назад

      Feel better! We have a TX vacay planned in March but weather will be iffy. It’s mid TX not south lol. I love that flavor too! I love my stash! lol

    • @patriciateague8677
      @patriciateague8677 21 час назад

      @lesshustlemorecoffee My in-laws winter in Texas and it seems no matter which week I pick it's hot before and after. Crossing my fingers.

  • @robertchandler3914
    @robertchandler3914 23 часа назад +1

    I had that same feeling

  • @karenzirk6800
    @karenzirk6800 20 часов назад

    I think you and George need a vacation in a sunny place right now.!!!

  • @barbc5947
    @barbc5947 14 часов назад

    The next time I see a flamingo....I will conjure up this picture! He he!

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  13 часов назад

      lol I was so intrigued with these animal masks. That was fun!

  • @Imar5d
    @Imar5d 17 часов назад

    You remind me so much of me 😂….. everyone in my family (especially older siblings) kept asking for help with their computers, iPads phones 🫤… I had to put my foot down and “quit” that job. It was Always the passwords that gave me the hardest time. I have an older sister that I’m trying to “detach” from me. I think I did too much for her and made her dependent 😢

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  16 часов назад +1

      Mom bought all this stuff before Christmas and called and said it was all there waiting on me to install and set up. I looked at her like she had 3 heads I guess and she quickly added “but you can do it after Christmas”. lol Next time Geek Squad.

  • @427ladybug
    @427ladybug 18 часов назад +2

    When you said, does an 80 year-old need Word?😅

  • @mildredshelton7532
    @mildredshelton7532 День назад +2

    When you are taking Antibiotics don’t eat yogurt it makes them less effective. I thought I heard you say that you have yogurt daily. I’m a retired nurse.

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  День назад

      I eat it once a week as part of my gut biome improvement to avoid diverticulitis. After a round of antibiotics I have cranberry and yogurt to avoid kidney infections. I was feeling one coming back. It’s all a vicious cycle of fixing one thing and harming two others.

    • @coppertone711
      @coppertone711 22 часа назад

      I do not use all of the excel and office anymore. I could buy it at work and do not remember using it. I do think they have a very short life at home. I have been locked out at work and IT couldn’t get me in😂. One time I could not log off. I do not think my mother ever had a computer so I do wonder what you could use but maybe type a letter. I would buy a typewriter, cheaper. This should give you a laugh or two.

  • @Granof2
    @Granof2 23 часа назад +1

    The Greek Squad will help....see if they can't come to her!

  • @barbaraweber3084
    @barbaraweber3084 День назад

    How's a 24/7 365 husband going? Now that's a change!

  • @judithwilson8646
    @judithwilson8646 7 часов назад

    Maybe you need another dose of antibiotics- and a little more rest. Get well.

  • @Csalas101
    @Csalas101 15 часов назад +1

    I live in South Texas and it’s a high of 80 here today, so there’s no “gloomies” here. However, we start to get 100+ degree days in May and they don’t end until around October. Having 6 months of weather that is disgustingly hot month after month can wear on people too 🫠

    • @lesshustlemorecoffee
      @lesshustlemorecoffee  2 часа назад

      Yes even in mid TX those 100 + temps hit. We were there in August once. Yuk but at least it was a bit less humid there. Middle TN get humid and sticky. So yes you are right. July and August are hard. We retreat to inside and shade and avoid the sun, and get the blues.