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Go Tanning (in a tan bed!)…you’ll be surprised how good it feels!

Diet-wise, oatmeal is effective in helping with seasonal affective disorder

Start exercising your body. The endorphins released by a workout can really improve your mood.

Drink! Ha ha, I am just kidding. The tanning thing actually does work. Also, maybe try hanging out with other stay at home mom’s while your family is away. Join a group maybe, like a reading club or something that interests you. Cheery music helps too!

Begin reading some self improvement books. Even with 3 kids a man and being pregnant, I felt alone because none of my needs were ever meant. Reading these types of books will help you get through it.

Listen to music or do something else you really enjoy doing. Take up scrapbooking or research your family tree.

Depends on your interests what you could be doing. I read poetry online ,I write poetry at times,I surf the web , I paint the hallway , fix the lamp that broke 6 months ago.What I am saaaying is stay busy when you are bored the dismal thoughts drift in to haunt your thoughts on grey days…Volunteer at the school as an aide, community center, find a something to keep your mind busy and help you feel better.

I know what you’re talking about- you’re sick to death of staring at the same four walls, right? Try volunteering at an animal shelter or safe house for women and children. It’ll make you less bored and feel good about yourself. Or, you could find a few friends and go bowling or play pool or something to that effect. Those kinds of places are dead during the day in the week. This might sound too high-school for you, but call a friend and just ask if you can come and spend some time with them. Being bored with other people makes boredom less boring!

Hi Kimmie
I live about an hour from town myself.I have a child and try to keep from going crazy when stuck in the house because it is to cold to go out.I surf the internet and come to places like this or read poetry or sometimes go to the local casino for a few hours of fun but mostly losing what I walked in the door with. Bingo sucks for me so I do not do bingo and have to available to pick up child from bus by 3 as could have her stand on lonely country road by herself.As for going town to volunteer help that is fine for some but others do not like or cannot afford the trip or the time spent in driving. Town to me is a hassle which I endure when I have to but not something I would like to do everyday.What about babysitting little people are fun and take alot of time up. I would babysit but I am so far out that no one wants to drive to visit let alone make the trip daily.I try to fill my days with things that have to be done and things to make me happy too. What do you like to do? What would you like to do? What would make your day full without filling it to much?

I’ve always found that it helps to keep doing the things that you know are good for you, in spite of NOT WANTING TO DO THEM. You know, things like exercise, eat right, get some sun, do something that’s usually pleasurable, even if it isnt as good as it usually is.

Chocolate! also, if your home alone, go down to a local video tore take out a feel good movie or a film that brings back good memories. Oh! and have duvet day! just nestle yourself in a duvet or warm blanket while your watching that film i mentioned

if you have frends and family, have a get-together! + stuff think of themed parties and imagine all that attention you’ll get!!!!!!!!!

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Hey, I’ve suffered from S.A.D. for as long as I can remember, and eventually started taking anti-depressants. As soon as I started going to the gym on a regualr basis though… no more meds. I’m not going to say that I’m “Chipper” all the time through the long dark days, but I feel ok now. Not majorily depressed. As much as I hate to admit it… the gym is the lesser of two evils! :)

when it sonows, go sunbathing in the street, and watch everyone’s faces!