Change of Season
- 3 Oct 07, 3:08 PM
Autumn has definitely crept up on us here in the UK. The temperature has dropped, the leaves on the trees have turned a mixture of red, brown and yellow and fallen to the ground, it is darker in the morning and there is a distinct chill in the air as I struggle to get out of bed and ready for work in the morning.
Like everyone, the seasons affect my mood to varying degrees. Not so much as they used to now that I am on effective medication, but in autumn and winter, I struggle with the odd depressive mood and in spring and summer, I am prone to hypomania.
I have not been posting so often recently, because I have found that dwelling upon my bipolar disorder in this way has been getting me down. Instead I want this to be a happy post where I can share with you some things that make me happy so that I can forget all about bipolar disorder and pretend to be like everybody else for once.
Here are seven things that make me happy:
1. Relaxing in front of a real log fire
2. Eating home cooked food in a decent pub drinking real ale
3. Relaxing in a warm swimming pool where I am the only occupant
4. A good night out with friends or family
5. Shopping for clothes and finding something that actually fits
6. Playing my favourite music over and over
7. Seeing my six month old nephew smile
What makes you happy so that you can cope better with life?
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Comments
Excellent article, even if it's focused on depression. I appreciate what you've outlined, and thank you for an insight that I rarely have been able to experience.
:o)
Paotie
I have to say I hate autumn, I get very depressed.
Yes, the colours of the leaves are pretty, but soon you know they'll be dropping/blowing off the trees like so much golden rain.
Today's weather has been a tonic, even though I've not been out very long. Just to feel the sun on my face has been a blessing.
6 things that make me happy.
Meditating
Walking
Shopping for clothes, handbags, makeup & liptsicks
Eating out
Socializing