Saddest day of the year

[number4son]

A guy on the news just said that January 22nd is typically the saddest day of the year, so if you are sad, realize you're not alone in it and start posting like a madman, or woman.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23382572-details/Blue+Monday:+The+unhappiest+day+of+the+year/article.do

[Ervserver]

I listen to songs that were prevalent in what I call " the best years" of my life so far, which were the 80's. I'm doing so today. Typically I get winter sad in February.

[Christy Carol]

I read about this on msn.com today and think it is a bunch of hooey. He uses some formula to calculate this but it said that people dont need his formula to know they have the blues. Its just this time of year, caused by Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD for short.

I didnt feel blue today at all, in fact just the opposite. Work was nice but slow and quiet (which is good) and its not raining!!

If I was feeling blue...hum, what would I do. Probably call my mom...moms always have a way of making a person feel better. Even though it was cold maybe spend some time outdoors just to get some Vitamin D.

[number4son]

This site plays a big role in fighting off the winter doldrums because we look forward to hearing from each other and our minds don't fixate on negative stuff. (Can't believe I spelled fixate right. It just doesn't look right in print.)

[Christy Carol]

I agree! How can anyone be blue while visiting here! We are a bunch of jolly ol elves ourselves!

[Ervserver]

I enjoy logging in each day to see what Christy has bought at the Dollar store, it makes me so jealous I forget any sadness in my life.

[Christy Carol]

I enjoy logging in each day to see what Christy has bought at the Dollar store, it makes me so jealous I forget any sadness in my life.

LMAO!!!!!

That was a good one, even made BF ask me what was so funny!!!!

Erv= :mrgreen:

[Ervserver]

I can't depend on this therapy forever though, that Dollar store will run out of Christmas stuff surely by July.

[Christy Carol]

I dont know Erv, I know the ladies in there pretty well so I bet I could always go into the store room and take a look around.

[Ervserver]

:)

[ElfSpirit]

Well, I agree that this visiting this site is a great way to keep away the blues. I do listen to music, but I didn't pick that option, because I do more things that just that. I try to get busy with chores and projects when I feel those doldrums looming in the distance.
:-D

[xmaslilly]

Don't usually get sad for anything unless my kid is sicker than normal,
But i'm usually busy making things or on here.
Only good thing about Jan 22 is that it's closer to spring and riding season.

[Christy Carol]

My allergies are so bad right now I dont do anything but sneeze. I stay stopped up, runny headed and sneezy constantly. One of our local tv docs said the other day cedar was blooming but I think it is all the mold growing caused by all this rain. I got my allergy meds filled but they havent kicked in yet. I am hyper and happy and not hungry but still stopped up.

[Ervserver]

you need a BIG shot from the DR

[Christy Carol]

Nope, dont do allergy shots. They are full of steriods and me and steriods dont get along.

[fenwick]

I agree! How can anyone be blue while visiting here! We are a bunch of jolly ol elves ourselves!

Totally agree with you guys. Glad I found this forum. It was the best Christmas present for me,this year. Hope we'll be around for years.

I voted for listening to music. I've done that all my life. It just picks me up and reminds me of great times. 8)

[lightitup]

I said other because I go shopping when I get depressed. Okay so I go shopping even if I am not depressed.

[Ervserver]

shopping works for me...also eating :eek:

[DoubleA]

Well with either sadness or anger, I clear it all away with working out, or best of all hitting a punching bag, gets it all out. :)
p.s. this site helps too lol

[number4son]

Something to look forward to, the happiest day of the year: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/4618209.stm

[Christy Carol]

I will have just been on my float trip and had the Monday off that week. Yeah, I can see that being a good day!!

Wait, that article was written in 2005. It wont be a on a Friday this year but a Sunday.

Still, will probably be on the sandbar. Still a good day.

[Ervserver]

can't be too bad of a day if we aren't at work :?

[SarahE]

I just start to plan for next year. :grin:

Why January 22nd, by the way? :?

[Ervserver]

I said other because I go shopping when I get depressed. Okay so I go shopping even if I am not depressed.

works for me...and Master Card :?

[WintersElf]

i dont generally get sad..but when it does strike..i usually
come on line and into my wonderful groups....and i feel much
better after that..lol..or if i cant get on line..i grab a good book and
head outside to sit on the porch with my lil doggy.and i read..and watch
the birds...very relaxing....

[Ervserver]

Christmas music perks me up, I think I'll listen to some now