Are We Experiencing 'Seasonal Depression'?

[stefani2]

Is this the time of year that people are going through 'seasonal depression' or what? I am sure noticing A LOT of people (myself included) are grumpy, not as postive/motivated as they usually are, and are questioning a lot of things in their life right now? I wonder if it is the transition to spring/summer or what? Other people have noticed it too. Anyone else noticing this?

I know there is a lot of things having a negative influence on peoples business right now: school is almost out, the weather is (or should be getting) nicer, sales are lower, bookings have slowed down...........

 

[janetupnorth]

Yup, see Kelly's thread about her not knowing what is wrong with her...I immediately attributed it to a long winter, and firmly believe there is much to that!!!!

 

[PamperedDor]

I think its a combo of all things - at least for me it is - the last 2 months have been so hectic with DS communion, DS confirmation, DD sweet sixteen in 3 weeks, sports schedules, our restaurant, the economy, gas prices, etc.

My personal motivation is very bad right now. I have a huge to do list and well - haven't started or done any of it - that gets me personally in a funk. I need a vacation!

 

[Jennie4PC]

I think it is everywhere. I just got off the phone with my sis and she seems pretty down also. I know I cant wait till baseball and soccer is over.

 

[susanr613]

could it also be:
- the unending wars in iraq and afghanistan (doesn't matter whether or not you support, hearing about people being killed every day on the news is a downer)
- the economy - affecting us, our friends, our potential hosts/customers, the world
- the long, drawn out winter and/or natural disasters (read about the quake in China yet?)

i think environmental issues like these weigh on the spirit.

 

[stefani2]

I need to make an effort to 'sprinkle' others with positivity!

 

[pampermejolene]

hahah, and here I thought it was just me. I've just been overwhelmed. Starting PC, graduation coming up, hours cut at my job, car issues, trying to figure out what the heck to do with myself when I do graduate.
Sometimes I wish I was 10 years old again when all I had to do was play and Mom and Dad made all the difficult decisions (only sometimes though!)

 

[PamperedDor]

Sprinkle away!!!!!

 

[yankeeinontario]

I spoke with a mental health nurse over the weekend. She said they get more admissions in the early Spring than they do during the winter holidays! You are not alone.

 

[wadesgirl]

I went through the same thing in March. Mine had a lot to do with my job situation. It was putting a lot of stress on me and carrying over into my "normal" life. I do feel alot better now (with a little help!) and my business is booming!

 

[Pampered Laura]

I went through a phase for about a week or so where I felt like I needed a mental vacation. I have a very busy schedule in my personal/family life, and a very busy growing business, so I was feeling overwhelmed. I snapped out of my funk with some help from my hubby, my upline, and a few close friends and feel ON FIRE again.

I also agree with the thought that people become affected by the economy & world news. I just think it's up to the individual to take those factors and turn them in to something that can break you or make you stronger.

For me, working out definitely helps. My husband, kids, and I joined a gym/spa and go almost every day. Excercising and eating healthier DEFINITELY helps my mood.