So, who's mood is getting a little better as the light comes back for Spring?

EFerrari

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Sat Mar-10-07 03:00 PM
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So, who's mood is getting a little better as the light comes back for Spring?

My depression seems to be in a wrestling match with all light. So, sometimes I feel okay because the brain accepts the difference and sometimes, I just feel conflicted because part of me feels better and part of me just doesn't care.

Oh, geeze.

:rofl:

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DemExpat

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Sat Mar-10-07 10:22 PM
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1. LOVE the springtime is nigh vibe too, Beth....

and I do so know what you mean when you say....."part of me feels better and part of me just doesn't care"!!!!!
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EFerrari

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Sun Mar-11-07 12:48 PM
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3. Sitting back a little and "watching" the brain antics can be fun.

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Random_Australian

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Sun Mar-11-07 06:40 AM
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2. We rather like it in the Autumn. It's our favourite season - with our eyes

we'll soon be able to see again during the day without a hat and sunglasses pulled over the eyes constantly.

Mind you, we lost our sunglasses yesterday. Luckily, we had a reseve pair! (Well, they're broken but they still do their job.)

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EFerrari

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Sun Mar-11-07 12:51 PM
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4. Is it pretty there, Random? My mom and brother got to go

to Sydney when he was touring with an orchestra some years ago. They both loved it. :)

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Random_Australian

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Sun Mar-11-07 06:20 PM
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5. I rather like it. I might be in a city, but there are still trees and greens everywhere.

And there are many, many places I can go to wonder at nature. Quite a nice place, is Australia. More natural beaty than anyone else, though there is stiff competition in that department.

:)

No matter where you go, it is rare indeed to find anything ugly.

And I see I was posting while tired last night - thus the talking about myself as if I was multiple people.

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EFerrari

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:31 PM
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13. Well, all of you are very lucky. :-)

Two people at the dog park this a.m. were talking about how lovely Australia is. I don't know if I can ever go there because the flight might end me. I managed to make it to Hawaii but that was a big challenge! Same with the flight to London.

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Lilith Velkor

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Sun Mar-11-07 07:06 PM
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6. Mine gets worse because of pressure to be happy

Impeachment, now that would truly brighten my day...

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Forkboy

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Mon Mar-12-07 10:44 AM
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7. I always feel like that on New Year's Eve,or for the Super Bowl or something

It's like we're expected to have fun and party.I don't like premeditated fun. :)

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EFerrari

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:21 PM
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10. That "be happy" pressure is not helpful at all, is it?

Maybe we could have mock Impeachments once a week -- you know, for practice. :)

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Lilith Velkor

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Mon Mar-12-07 04:47 PM
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18. I make do with voodoo dolls

As the witch said while pissing in the ocean, "Every little bit helps." :evilgrin:

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Forkboy

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Mon Mar-12-07 10:45 AM
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8. I've been feeling better but I don't know if it's the nicer weather or not

I've had my windows for two days now and all I can do is sneeze and itch my eyes,so I'm not sure I like this Spring crap! :)

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EFerrari

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:23 PM
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11. Hi, Forkboy. Over the weekend, I heard a weather guy say

there was a bunch of tree pollen messing with people right now. :shrug:

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Forkboy

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:43 PM
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16. Must be....my eyes are squinted more than Eastwood's in the High Plains Drifter

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mopinko

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Mon Mar-12-07 11:11 AM
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9. from christmas cookies to daffodils- blech.

it was a pretty cold one here, too. i think we all feel worse in winter. trapped. tired. life is a hassle. hauling firewood (thank ja for the fireplace!), shoveling snow, all that extra laundry. i hate it. i love the spring. get to go a little south-er this week. really looking forward to it.

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EFerrari

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:28 PM
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12. I was such a mess last winter, the relative cold didn't even

touch me. If the sky wanted to act out, well, it was welcome to! :rofl:

For me, it seems to be about light. My mom gave me a fireplace for my birthday and it doesn't give off much heat (gel fuel) but the light was comforting in some way I don't understand but need.

There are birds courting all over this area -- their song is different and more frequent. I never realized how musical they are. :)

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mopinko

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:33 PM
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14. twitterpated

they are fun this time of year. i will be in louisville this week, right on the river. i will have 2 days of "me time" and am looking forward to some good birding.
i agree about the light. i used to make a lot of fudge for xmas. something about that bubbling pot.

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EFerrari

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Mon Mar-12-07 01:38 PM
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15. Mo -- do you know of a site or other resource where I could id

the boids? I used to key out plants with a field guide but there must be something on line now.

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mopinko

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Mon Mar-12-07 03:24 PM
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17. dunno

i haven't had much time for it myself the last couple of years. when i do i still use my peterson's.
i know they are out there. i think i had a conversation in the birding group once upon a time.
it's a damn glorious day here today.

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melody

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Mon Apr-23-07 05:41 PM
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19. I get depressed in spring and summer and better in fall and winter

So this time of year sucks for me.

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EFerrari

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Mon Apr-23-07 05:47 PM
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20. Hi there, melody. Do you have a fix on why?

This time of year, I get the light and just feel better for no reason at all. :shrug:

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melody

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Mon Apr-23-07 05:51 PM
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22. Not sure

Edited on Mon Apr-23-07 05:53 PM by melody

My psychiatrist has told me there's a new theory that there is a reverse depressive disorder that is similarly triggered by spring/summer. I live in California, whereas my ancestors all lived in more moist, cloudy environs. That's one theory. It may also be a personal association with more pleasant memories of those seasons.

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hedgehog

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Tue Apr-24-07 09:46 AM
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23. My theory is that it's all tied to Vitamin D.

Check out some of the research that's floating around and see what you think. It would explain why I have a tough time in late winter/early sping AND in August. I burn just thinking about sunlight, and bright light can trigger migraine for me, so I hug the shade all summer. I probably build up a slight Vitamin D reserve in late Spring/early summer and again in early fall.

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melody

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Tue Apr-24-07 01:46 PM
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24. I have clinical depression 24/7, so the seasons are just variations in the theme

I've tried vitamin therapy. It never seemed to help me, but it's certainly a worthwhile idea for someone else.

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DemExpat

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Mon Apr-23-07 05:48 PM
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21. For some reason I feel best in Fall and Spring, when

things are really changing, there is so much action in nature.

While I feel stuck and stagnant in Summer and Winter.
:shrug:

Its a downer to be entering into the time of year that sucks for you. :-(

:hug:

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tavalon

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Wed May-09-07 03:11 AM
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25. Oh yeah,

the spring does make it easier for my mood, worse for my allergies though.

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Forkboy

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Wed May-09-07 08:41 PM
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26. I'm just getting worse.

I fully expect by the end summer to be the most annoying man on the planet.

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EFerrari

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Thu May-10-07 11:36 AM
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27. Sorry to hear that, Forkboy. If you find yourself selling Amway

I'd definitely call the doc. :hug:

Hey -- did you ask about that Vitamin E thing?

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Forkboy

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Thu May-10-07 01:06 PM
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28. It's funny you mention the Vitamim E

I'm visiting my mother this week and she's sending some home with me.

And if you find me selling Amway it's too late for doctors....just shoot me. :)

:hug:

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EFerrari

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Thu May-10-07 02:09 PM
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29. A caution -- Vitamain E causes some meds for blood pressure

not to work as well. So if you deal with that or diabetes, I'd check with a doc before taking that.

:hi:

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Forkboy

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Thu May-10-07 02:18 PM
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30. I'm glad you mentioned that.I do have high blood pressure.

I'll ask the doc.

Thanks! :hi:

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