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Across the Fence:  Winter blues.....  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 09:24:47 AM
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Haven't had these for quite a while--I am truly having a "Blue" Christmas...Trying to keep busy-housekeeping, wrapping presents-the tree is up and WPNE Christmas music playing and it's snowing big fat flakes right now---hopefully, as Christmas draws near my mood will be lifted.
Hoping everyone on our forum is enjoying the Holiday spirit....
Merry Christmas ladies----
Melody  |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1039 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 09:44:55 AM
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Hi Melody
I live in So Cal. It is either wet or dry but mostly dry. Like for years. Each day looks the same here. I guess I shouldn't be whining though.
Hope you feel better soon. Christmas cheers
TW
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17246 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17246 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 11:14:35 AM
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Melody,,, I suffered from "SADs" when I lived in Spokane, WA... not uncommon for people in areas where the season goes a tad to long with out sunshine... which lowers our system of getting natural Vitemin D from the sunshine... My doctor recommended I take vite-D supplements and it did help... I even had friends who would visit their local Tanning Parlour and lay in the tanning beds( many had special Vite-D beds) for a bit to make their mental mood lift up...
Here in the mountains I am having the same issue,,, due to the lack of sunshine and to many over cast days... yep,,, daily Vite_D along w/my multi-vitamin...
Hang in there girlie,,, and Merry Christmas...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 11:26:28 AM
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Grace...I'm on mega prescription vit d once a week--been about 3 months of this as my level is in the tank and very, very slowly it's creeping up. Multi-vitamins might be a help-I'll have to get some.
Thank you for your advice--I appreciate it!
Mel |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17246 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 12:12:28 PM
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Melody...I am having a Very Blue Christmas also! Which rarely ever happens to me as I Love Christmas. But my Husband is in Heart Failure,
and brain and Cognitive Issues and He is angry and mean and so Not the Man I married 32 years ago. He once had a Wonderful Sense of Humor
and was so loving and giving and treated me like a Queen...but now all we do is clash. I don't know if he has 2 days or 2 years left
but I don't want to spend it this way. It is so difficult. But anyway...just saying I understand The Blue Blue Christmas...I'm so there.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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Edited by - LadyInRed on Dec 21 2016 5:32:03 PM |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 12:31:48 PM
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Melody OTT lights and full spectrum lights will help a TON. I have them in the places that I do most my stuff Kitchen sewing room Office and now over my treadmill.
I don't take vit D but with these lights I am OK.
Diana
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9539 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 2:35:55 PM
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Melody, my daughter has been having the same. Said she can't seem to get out of it and get the Christmas spirit going on.
I usually have trouble around January but I think mine is due to my mom's birthday being then and she has been gone for 4 yrs now.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5781 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5781 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 4:57:55 PM
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Big Hug! and Prayers Melody and Peggy. I have been there.
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 9:39:17 PM
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Oh, Melody - I am so sorry that you are going through this. And you, too, Peggy. I feel badly for anyone who suffers with this. I will keep you in my prayers. May The Light of the season fill your heart with joy!
Melody - I did read where vitamin D can be taken once a week or even once every two weeks due to its half life... How is that working for you? Where we live, we get lots of rain and many gray days - very similar to Seattle, so I take it daily. Just wondering if you see any difference taking it once a week versus daily. I hope you find it's helping. It really does me a world of good! :)
Peggy - I just emailed you with some important information that may help with your husband. As you know, I am in the same boat. Please email me if you do not receive it. I really think it might be helpful.
Much love and big hugs to both of you -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 05:47:57 AM
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Melody and Peggy - so sorry you are feeling so blue this Christmas season. I am not decorating as much this year - but do have some decorations up and 2 trees. Doing a lot of Christmas sewing for gifts and such, so that helps cheer me up.
Hugs and prayers for you both.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6727 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 06:10:14 AM
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Sending lots of Farmgirl Hugs to all of those Farmgirls who need some extra TLC this year! Blessings to everyone.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13721 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13721 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 08:01:19 AM
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Melody,
I certainly understand . . . the health challenges I've been dealing with the past four Christmases make it difficult. I never used to be sensitive to cold so much but last year and, so far, this year . . . I think I'm going to freeze to death! There are other issues as well that I struggle with.
We plan to go to my daughter's in Phoenix for Christmas . . . looking forward to time with her. We don't have lack of sunshine issues here so it's not so much going to AZ for sunshine, but more for time with my daughter and a change of scenery . . and break from the cold!
Hang in there!
TO ALL OF YOU . . . LET'S HANG IN THERE!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3977 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3977 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 08:08:41 AM
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I have had problems with this also. What I do is stay outside as much as possible in the summer to soak up as much sunshine as I can. This seems to last me through most of the winter. I also get out into the sun during the winter when I can.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 08:21:48 AM
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Thank you so much ladies...it means a lot to hear your kind words and advice.
Have a blessed Christmas.
Mel |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 8:13:12 PM
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Melody, I think the Christmas season gives everyone mixed feelings. We are stressed and trying to get too much done too fast. Then boom! The holiday is over and it is a let-down. That's when I get the blues. If you have an arboretum, conservatory or flower shop nearby, visit and soak in the color and smells. It will lift your spirit. Reach out to others in need and that will make you feel better too. God bless you.
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 8:20:19 PM
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We are going to have a full house this weekend and I've been stressing about getting the house spic and span....when I mentioned the chores that 'needed' to get done he looked at me and said. "So, you wipe down the toilet-and sweep...that's all you need to do" MEN. It made me smile tho-
M
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2373 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2373 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2016 : 05:17:57 AM
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Now you know which chores to assign to him!
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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