I think February is one of the hardest months of the year, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Depression sets in from short days without sunlight and the holiday celebrations are over (No, Valentine’s Day doesn’t count. When has this supposed holiday EVER lived up to the hype or expectation?). Everyone is hopping three day weekend to three day weekend until we finally land on Spring Break. We get a little tease of spring with the warming weather but we all know it’s still a long haul to summer. Day dreaming of our summer adventures somewhere off in the distance.
The current state of political affairs is not helping at all.
It’s an uphill battle.
I feel weighed down with a balancing life that doesn’t always let me enjoy long hours in the mountains, my favorite way of battling the lows of winter. Sometimes it’s all I can do to drag myself out of bed and face the day. Even though I know I will feel better with a healthy dose of nature, the inertia isn’t always there. I got out for an urban “hike” this weekend and I am grateful but it still feels like settling. Appreciating the little things doesn’t always come easy. Even though I have a long list of things I know will help me take care of myself, the call of depression is loud and drowning.
How are you doing with your battle of the winter blues?
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