Despite the Christmas light and candles all around this time of the year the grey skies and lack of sun are taking their toll ~ especially for one of my boys. We are making sure that he uses his S.A.D. light every morning. We have been pushing him to exercise and get outside but the gloom continues to encroach. He has not been happy with us as we keep nudging him out of his comfort zone. Some days parenting can feel rather daunting as we push him to keep going when what he would really like to do is curl up under cozy blankets and sleep all day.
S.A.D. isn't something that is talked about much. It continues to surprise and reassure me as I learn about others who dealh this. Struggling in silence helps no one. I hope that those who find the darker wintery months hard will talk about it and get the help they need.
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