How do you get out of a blue mood.

Even though we live far apart, we are in the same boat. I am stuck in the house too with the threat of an ice storm on the way. I am going to start washing windows and sorting piles of neglected mail soon. I think this weekend I may paint my bedroom. Usually if I keep myself busy and try to make my house look nice it lifts my spirits. If that does not work try chocolate. It can't hurt!

The first thing I do, especially when the weather is bad, is turn on quite a few lights. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem for me on these gray, dreary days when it is raining or snowing outside. I try to find things that will hold my interest. Sometimes a good movie or a good book will do it. I make sure I am curled up, warm, and I have comfort things around me, like a teddy bear, popcorn, something to drink, things that give me comfort or satisfaction. I try to avoid looking outside, too. Nothing can make that blue feeling worse than looking outside at yucky weather. I try to avoid the news and daytime television as that can get repetitious and monotonous. If I am reading, I'll turn the television off completely and put on some soothing music. If I happen to fall asleep, then I fall asleep. I will make comfort food for dinner such as beef stew or chili. These are some of the things I do. Hopefully, they can be of assistance to you, too.