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The sun is out earlier, and so am I. ☀️ Many

The sun is out earlier, and so am I. ☀️

Many people with SAD feel the need to sleep significantly more in the winter than summer. In the winter, I need a good 8 hours (and ideally more) but in the summer, it’s as little as 5 (and sometimes even less). With way less sleep, my energy level and mood are still both so much higher. Summer mania or hypomania (less severe) are really common in people with winter depression - I’ll post more about this soon.

I love these days of early mornings full of light and energy. Even if there is still some frost on the ground here in Michigan May! But the sun quickly burns it off as the days are getting warmer and the sun is shining longer. 💛

I’m curious for those of you who feel lower in the winter - do you notice a significant change in your sleep patterns during different seasons?

#seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterdepression #winteringwell #winterwellness #summermania #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #sunshine

Now this is some snow I can get excited about! #

Now this is some snow I can get excited about!

#snowingpetals #petalsnow #aprilshowersbringmayflowers #hellospring #winteringwell #outdoortherapy #naturetherapy #winteringwell #seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonalaffectivedisorder #springishere #michiganblooms

Another rainy and colder day. Sometimes after havi

Another rainy and colder day. Sometimes after having some warmer days, these temperature drops can feel just as hard as mid-winter! And just like the winter, it’s tempting to stay in.

But the rain brings beautiful saturated colors and intense floral and evergreen smells only released after a rain. We went out in the mist for a 3-mile walk tonight to see the blooms and smell the buds and came home so much better.

Still chilly, but nice to see that compared to a few weeks ago, everything is SO much more green. 🌳

#seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #winterdepression #winteringwell #seasonalaffectivedisorder #rainraingoaway #springishere #aprilshowers #aprilshoersbringmayflowers #outdoortherapy #naturetherapy #takeawalk

Today’s message brought to you by a shirt and my

Today’s message brought to you by a shirt and my 6-year-old “Vanna”

It’s true. Good things are coming. I pull this shirt out when I need to be reminded. The last few weeks I’ve worn it a lot!

A warmer spring, (and eventually summer!) is coming.
More opportunities to gather with friends is coming.
Progress tomorrow from today’s hard conversations or tough work is coming.

What are some of the good things that you see coming? I’d love to hear what good things you see ahead!

#goodthingsarecoming #futurehope #positivethinking #winteringwell #winterwellness #seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #winterdepression #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #

Year-round green! Spring may be here but so are r

Year-round green!

Spring may be here but so are rainy, gray days that still need to be fought through. I love places with indoor living walls that give people the option to be surrounded by life in bloom, no matter what’s happening outdoors.

This living wall and upper level greenhouse are situated next to an eating area in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, and make me happy every time.

Do you have an indoor living wall nearby you can enjoy?

#seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #winterblues #rainyday #winteringwell #winterwellness #livingwall #plantwall #planttherapy #greenhouse #yearroundgreen #yearroundblooms

Happy April! The calendar says spring, but the we

Happy April!

The calendar says spring, but the weather says April Fools. ❄️

One year in high school, after just moving back to Michigan, I remember looking out the tall glass cafeteria windows watching the snow coming down on an April day. I was surprised. A friend beside me said, “My grandma says here in Michigan we always get at least one snow in April. Watch. Every year, you’ll see at least one.” And so, every year since then (25!), I’ve watched. I haven’t lived in Michigan the entire time since, but for every year I’ve been here, I can verify it’s true! Last year we even had snow well into May.

This is a snow I look forward to though, knowing it will be the last!

If you aren’t in Michigan, when do you get your last snow?

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #winterdepression #springishere #springiscoming #aprilfools #winteringwell #aprilsnow #michiganlife

The rain came in this afternoon, interfering with

The rain came in this afternoon, interfering with our outside schoolwork plans.

I was feeling disappointed watching the first drops start to fall, when I heard a cheer from my son behind me. “Hooray! The flowers are getting help growing!”

It’s all about perspective.

💦🌷

#seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fightseasonaldepression #rainyday #springishere #winteringwell #sadtosunny #fromthemouthsofbabes #perspective #positivity #mentalhealth

Steppin’ into spring with pink! Happy first da

Steppin’ into spring with pink!

Happy first day of spring!! 🌸 🌺

#seasonaldepression #fightseasonaldepression #winterblues #winteringwell #happyspring #firstdayofspring #springishere #pinkshoes #addcolor #celebratespring

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