In a seasonal funk

coloradogirl06

How do I get out of this funk?

 

This time of year it always seems to hit me, and I'm restless, moody, unmotivated distracted and just generally blah. This year, I have had head colds/congestion for close to a month and am not very busy at work. This lack of busy-ness at work leads to me checking personal email, the nest, etc. often (way more than I should) in an attempt to crave my need for conversation, interaction or just something else to do.

I've spent some weekend time recently getting out of the house, seeing friends, etc, and have been taking the dog for a walk gearing back up on the exercise front, but here I am mid-week and feeling restless again, dreaming of all the things I could be doing instead of what I am doing.

 

Any suggestions, or anyone want to relate?

daisies0406

I always get in a funk this time of year.  The lack of outside time really gets to me!  I've been kind of depressed and having a "woe is me"  kind of attitude and feeling like I don't have any friends or that my friends just don't care about me.  I'm slowly getting out of it, but it's been rough this year.  I have a hard time getting out of the house on my own.  I feel kind of lost and don't really know what to do with myself when I don't have the kids. I'm an introvert and whne I have the kids around it takes the attention off of me, but when I'm by myself I'm really insecure.  So, I just stay home and feel lonely and the "woe is me" attitude comes out...lol.  I can't wait for Spring when we can go to the zoo and parks etc. I have no suggestions, sorry, but I can relate. :-D

AugustBrideCO

I know what you mean (except that I'm very busy at work, which IMO is better than being bored!). Honestly, I think I just need a vacation. It isn't going to happen though so I don't know what the solution is. I'm even considering driving to Texas to see my long lost cousin who I've never met just to get away.

azuremama

I feel the same way in February every year.  And even though I know that, it's still tough.  Everything seems to feel monotonous.  Like I can't believe that I have to get up tomorrow, make the same drive to work, etc.

I've started working out more, which has actually been surprisingly helpful.  I forgot what a difference it makes in my mood.  And I've started trying to add every day a couple of things that I like.  It's really simple stuff, like reading the paper while I eat lunch instead of working, or taking a quick walk and listening to a podcast as a break during the day.  Maybe figure out some little things that would make you happy and try to build those in to your day?

Can you try to get together or at least call a friend during the week?  I rarely make the effort, but it feels so good when I do.

Anyhow, you are not alone!