Hello!
I’m heading for warmer and hopefully sunnier climes. It’s the first time I’ve done a winter break this side of Christmas and I’m not sure how it’s going to feel when I get back. But I’m taking the risk!! 😉
Speaking to other people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), there’s mixed views whether a sunshine break can be good. Some say that it really helps them get through the winter, giving them a nice little boost. Others say that coming back to the UK winter in all its glory makes them feel worse.
So, I’d be interested to hear what other people think? Have you been on winter breaks either side of Christmas? If so, has it made your SAD or Winter Blues better or worse?
I’m going with a friend and we’re planning to have a nice mix of relaxing, sightseeing and girly nights out, so I’m super excited!
I’ve treated myself to a new, powerful SAD light that should have arrived by the time I return and I’m hoping that I can re-settle into my light routine well when I get back. I’m also calculating that there’ll only be three weeks until the winter solstice and I have nice things planned in the run up to Christmas. I know that it takes a while after the solstice to make an appreciable difference in the amount of light and I do struggle at times in January and February, but something about knowing that we’re heading in the right direction towards more light helps me. Do you feel the same?
Anyway, have a great week and I’ll see you when I’m back and let you know my thoughts on returning from a pre-Christmas winter break.
– Neens –