Comments on: The Long Winter is Getting To Me http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:23:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-693023 Tricia Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:27:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-693023 Emmi - is there a picture of the model you got online? I'd be interested in taking a peek if know of one. Emmi – is there a picture of the model you got online? I’d be interested in taking a peek if know of one.

]]> By: emmi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-692925 emmi Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:45:59 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-692925 We broke down and bought a serious sunlamp (the kind you need goggles for). Just five minutes at a time, but man you do feel better and like celticbuffy, you do notice the days you skip, so it must be doing something. I try to get real sunshine when possible (going out to shovel on sunny days with big mittens and sleeves rolled up) but you just can't manage that every day, or even weekly sometimes. Wasn't cheap tho. I think our package was $350. It was a christmas present to ourselves and I don't regret it at all. I'd trade most everything in for being happy all the time, no hesitation. We broke down and bought a serious sunlamp (the kind you need goggles for). Just five minutes at a time, but man you do feel better and like celticbuffy, you do notice the days you skip, so it must be doing something. I try to get real sunshine when possible (going out to shovel on sunny days with big mittens and sleeves rolled up) but you just can’t manage that every day, or even weekly sometimes.

Wasn’t cheap tho. I think our package was $350. It was a christmas present to ourselves and I don’t regret it at all. I’d trade most everything in for being happy all the time, no hesitation.

]]> By: Karen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691809 Karen Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:59:47 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691809 I used to get "SAD" when I lived in Ohio (I'm in Texas now). I'd spring for the lamp. Also I agree about the vitamin D. It is an epidemic shortage and causes lots of issues and can possibly be linked to things like depression, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. I used to get “SAD” when I lived in Ohio (I’m in Texas now). I’d spring for the lamp. Also I agree about the vitamin D. It is an epidemic shortage and causes lots of issues and can possibly be linked to things like depression, cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

]]> By: Ian http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691606 Ian Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:52:45 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691606 Hang in there. March is only a week a way. While it may seem a long way until May it is really only about 9 weeks away! Hang in there. March is only a week a way. While it may seem a long way until May it is really only about 9 weeks away!

]]> By: Eddie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691444 Eddie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:40:45 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691444 I'm a skeptical type of guy, and often felt depressed as winter wore on (New England; it's easy), but about 5 years ago my Doctor suggested using a few of the full-spectrum bulbs, especially at my computer desk and at the chair where I read. Maybe it's part psychological too, but after a few years of those bulbs at the two main area's where I sit, I'm now just often annoyed at winter, rather than really bummin'. To add a sidenote - I have yet to have to replace any of them (knock wood) due to burning out. I’m a skeptical type of guy, and often felt depressed as winter wore on (New England; it’s easy), but about 5 years ago my Doctor suggested using a few of the full-spectrum bulbs, especially at my computer desk and at the chair where I read.

Maybe it’s part psychological too, but after a few years of those bulbs at the two main area’s where I sit, I’m now just often annoyed at winter, rather than really bummin’.

To add a sidenote – I have yet to have to replace any of them (knock wood) due to burning out.

]]> By: celticbuffy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691440 celticbuffy Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:27:03 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691440 I spent about $200 on a SAD lamp last November and I think it has been worth it. Not only do I use it just about every day, I noticed how down and tired I felt on the days I didn't use it. Now my mother has one and so does my Grandpa and they both are happy they spent the money also. It's been a good investment for our family. I spent about $200 on a SAD lamp last November and I think it has been worth it. Not only do I use it just about every day, I noticed how down and tired I felt on the days I didn’t use it. Now my mother has one and so does my Grandpa and they both are happy they spent the money also. It’s been a good investment for our family.

]]> By: dogatemyfinances http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691434 dogatemyfinances Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:09:43 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691434 I bought one of those lamps when I was a poor student, depressed by the dark winter. It was the best purchase I made! I bet you can get some on Craigslist in the spring. But I really think that lamp was worth every penny. I bought one of those lamps when I was a poor student, depressed by the dark winter. It was the best purchase I made!

I bet you can get some on Craigslist in the spring. But I really think that lamp was worth every penny.

]]> By: jolie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691428 jolie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:56:42 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691428 I hear you! This is the coldest winter we've had in a long time and we are working on 11 weeks of temps between -25C and -48C (factoring in wind chill). The radio said the community an hour north of us is -50C with the wind this morning. Blech. Bring on spring and gentle warmth and leaves and flowers. I hear you! This is the coldest winter we’ve had in a long time and we are working on 11 weeks of temps between -25C and -48C (factoring in wind chill). The radio said the community an hour north of us is -50C with the wind this morning. Blech.

Bring on spring and gentle warmth and leaves and flowers.

]]> By: Maire http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691390 Maire Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:18:13 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691390 Consider taking Vitamin D-3 a couple times a week. It's the "so-called" sunshine vitamin. Helps me thru the winters. Consider taking Vitamin D-3 a couple times a week. It’s the “so-called” sunshine vitamin. Helps me thru the winters.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691374 Tricia Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:57:07 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691374 Mr Plasectomy - I'm in the Midwest, but where I live is known for long winters. We will be fortunate if we see the grass in April. Usually things get green in May. Mr Plasectomy – I’m in the Midwest, but where I live is known for long winters. We will be fortunate if we see the grass in April. Usually things get green in May.

]]> By: Mr Plasectomy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691296 Mr Plasectomy Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:08:21 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691296 Hang in there, you are almost out of it! Technically spring is right around the corner, soon it will be 50 degrees for a high and the trees will begin to bud with leaves late April. I believe you said you lived in the Northeast somewhere? We just received notices at work for an order of daffodils to benefit a cancer foundation. A great opportunity to get a nice potted plant and help out an organization, a win-win situation. If you can handle the scent of the flowers daffodils and tulips are right around the corner and they should brighten a day too. Hang in there, you are almost out of it! Technically spring is right around the corner, soon it will be 50 degrees for a high and the trees will begin to bud with leaves late April. I believe you said you lived in the Northeast somewhere?

We just received notices at work for an order of daffodils to benefit a cancer foundation. A great opportunity to get a nice potted plant and help out an organization, a win-win situation. If you can handle the scent of the flowers daffodils and tulips are right around the corner and they should brighten a day too.

]]> By: C.C. http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/02/the-long-winter-is-getting-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-691087 C.C. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:43:41 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2257#comment-691087 I agree! Plants or any greenery makes me happy. I have a couple plants and at my parent's house we have a nice garden. Whenever I'm feeling unsure or depressed, I just stare at them and in an instant I feel better.. It's cheaper than retail therapy.. I agree! Plants or any greenery makes me happy. I have a couple plants and at my parent’s house we have a nice garden. Whenever I’m feeling unsure or depressed, I just stare at them and in an instant I feel better.. It’s cheaper than retail therapy..

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