by Susan
A family member recently mentioned having a case of the blahs. I was busy wrapping presents, making cookies and doing other things in preparation for Christmas. I remember thinking about how I often get the blahs after Christmas, but seldom before the holiday.
Well, today I awoke with the blahs myself. I still have Christmas preparations to keep me busy but I'm bogged down by this lethargic feeling. I have no motivation to do anything. My relationships are going well and I have plenty of interesting things to do. The only thing that has changed is the weather.
Here in Southwest Missouri the weather has turned dreadfully cold and dreary with just enough ice to keep me off the streets. When I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning it was so dark and dreary! It seems more like late evening. Maybe I'll pamper myself today by taking the day off to read or watch a good program we have recorded. I think the weather is supposed to improve towards the end of the week and my depression will once again subside for a while.
If you get the cold and dreary blahs this winter, give yourself a break from your routine and pamper yourself a bit. It may work wonders. I plan to find out today!
