what are some good ways to beat the drizzly winter blues? For the spirit&for the wardrobe?
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do something for someone else that costs you time and money, and requires effort. do so without regard to anything you might get, in return.  Buy a new coat, but donate it to a battered women's shelter.  If your present winter coat(s) is (are) still in good condition, an alternative would be to buy yourself a new coat, and donate one of the ones you now have, to Goodwill or the Habitat for Humanity thrift shop.
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God? I'm sure you thought of that one. Loved ones? They are there if you look hard enough, but just like booze, all answers are temp except for what comes from w/in. Seek solitude and reflect on what is important. Life, a simple one at that, and the basics. Love, food, shelter, etc. Get away from your tv and others, take a few days off for yourself. The answers are there, inside....
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A lot of this is in our mind.  We simply expect to feel chilly, therefore we do.  It is really simple to just put on a sweater, wear a sweatshirt, even wear a jacket so we will not feel chilly.  Then when we "warm up," take off whatever we had on.  The initial problem, though, is that when we take off the sweater, for example, we will feel chilled again after a short time UNLESS we are doing something physical.  Just sitting around gets to us and can make us feel chilly.\n\nThe best way to get over feeling chilly is to do something physical, walk around the house, go outside and walk around, take out the trash, do dishes, most anything.  Doing even the mildest physical activity will resolve any feeling of chills.
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Get plenty of sleep. Drink lots of water. Eat nutritious foods low in caffeine and sugar. Fruits are good. Get a little exercise. Light exercise is good. Try to put yourself on a regular schedule where you sleep, eat, and exercise at the same time everyday. Don't worry about things that you don't have any control over. Just try to do the simple things that you can control. Go to church. Some people may not believe it but I don't care. The things that you can learn in church are good for your spirit. I wish you the best.
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i have two great tips:\n\n1. Only go outside when you absolutely have to.\n\n2. Layering your clothing when you go outside helps trap more of your body heat (especially if you're wearing a hat. most of your body heat escapes through your head.)\n\nthat's it.
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Never let anyone or anything make you lose your faith. Hold on to that - it's valuable.\n\nFriends come and go, all throughout our lives. You can reach out to someone and be their friend whenever you choose to.\n\nAs for the depression, I think these tips are pretty useful. Take care and all the best.\n\n"GET OUT OF BED: \n\nOne of the most important things you can do is get up at about the same time every morning (even week-ends). Preferably, that means about 7 a.m. or earlier. You might not feel like it but Get Up. Such regularity helps your body function more normally so you're more likely to feel normal. \n\nLIGHTS: \n\nLight helps your body function better. So turn on a lot of lights as soon as you arise. Open curtains to get more sunlight. Better yet, go outdoors into the sunshine as soon as you can. Remove any eyewear so light will enter more readily (glass cuts out some of the sun's rays). But don't stare at the sun, of course. \n\nMOVE: \n\nBe active right away -- oxygenate! That means getting up and walking around your dwelling for five or 10 minutes, or perhaps riding an exercycle. Mild exercise gets the blood flowing and transports more oxygen throughout your body (especially to your brain), helping you feel mentally alert and alive. \n\nMUSIC: \n\nSelect and play some energetic, happy music as you dress and have your breakfast. The audiovisual department of most libraries has albums and tapes you can check out. \n  \n\nBREAKFAST: \n\nBegin your breakfast with protein (i.e., meat, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, cheese). When you get up, your body chemistry is ready to convert food, especially protein,into longlasting energy. To balance your most important meal of the day, add an orange or other fresh fruit and whole grain cereal or whole grain bread. \n\nTALK WITH SOMEONE: \n\nOne of the quickest ways to beat the blues is to interact with others. You might not feel like doing that - you'd rather avoid people when blue. So make lt easier on yourself. Talk with someone you enjoy about a subject you enjoy so there is definite give and take. \n\nAnd, force yourself to say "hello" to the persons next to you in class, those where you live, anyone around. \n\nLIMIT CAFFEINE: \n\nThe long-term (four hours or so) effects of caffeine are depression. Try to limit coffee to no more than one cup in the morning. Coffee can make you more alert for an hour or so, but later you get an opposite reaction. Caffeine tends to increase the release of insulin in the blood, and insulin lowers the blood sugar level. When you have low blood sugar levels, you begin to feel less sure of yourself, and have low energy levels, which can lead to the blues or depression. \n\nLIMIT SUGAR: \n\nSugar might give you an initial rush of energy, but within an hour or so the blood sugar level can become low, and when it's low you may feel low, too. \n\nThe caffeine/sugar cycle. It's easy to get caught in the caffeine and sugar cycle -- having coffee, caffeinated soft drinks, or something with sugar every two hours or so to "stay up." For example, cola contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar plus caffeine equal to about half a cup of coffee. In addition to bringing on the blues, this cycle can result in dependence, poor nutrition. and obesity -- reasons to get down on yourself even more and feel blue. \n\nMAINTAIN FIBER: \n\nFiber helps food go through your digestive system at a proper rate, giving a more constant energy supply. Highly processed foods merely provide a quick surge of energy which can be followed by depression. You can maintain fiber in your diet by eating an orange or grapefruit rather than just drinking the juice. Eat fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grain breads and cereals. \n\nSTRESS B COMPLEX: \n\nSome persons report receiving help by taking a concentrated vitamin B complex. You'll find these called something like "Stress B" or "B 50." This is controversial.
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Sunlight, in the winter get a bulb that emits sunlight like tones or even a plant bulb. Also fresh air, mild exercises. Any exercises or stretching you do today that you didn't yesterday is an improvement.Not too much too fast so you get sore and discouraged.\n Try giving your time and energy to a group or cause, focus on others for a bit. Smile at people you come in contact with, make a nice comment to someone at least once a day. Trying to find something nice or comforting to another can often brighten your day as well. Balance your food intake into smaller more frequent meals. \nSet small goals for yourself, and mark their achievement even if only mentally. Reflect on your day don't dwell on the bad but remark on the good. As for the bad, Put it to bed so to speak before you go to bed yourself. recognize but don't let it be an excuse to feel bad, beat yourself up, or hold you back. Pick one area to improve on the next day. Also if you go to docs be sure to mention any  and all meds and supplements you are currently taking.\nGood luck, don't get discouraged by a bad moment, hour or day.
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Get back to nature, nothing replenishes the soul better.  Whatever you prefer, ocean-side, forest, lake mountain or try just stepping outside at night where you can see the stars.  It is a sure cure.
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best thing have a good dinner, go for a long walk and come back have a glass of warm milk and tuck into your bed......\n\nWorks like a miracle
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iiiits really cold, help me i'm freezing!!!!;)(jk) cheers
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get some ice cream.\n\nit always brings me up when im down!
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Ask the assistance of other spirits you've cultivated a good relationship with. I generally ask my household spirits to deal with things like that. I love my household spirits.\n\nAnother technique is the psychic bubble. Find your strength in the core of your being, and expand it out until it forms an impenetrable bubble bigger than you are.\n\nAlso, glass balls work well for trapping mischievous spirits. They get fascinated by them and end up trapped inside.
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Find a swimming pool or a body of water hopefully with cold water and jump in!  It will bring your subconscious back to the serenity of the womb.  Guaranteed to make you feel better.  Can you drive to a beach?  That is the ultimate!  Moods shift fast... you will get better and laugh again.
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Find something you're really interested in doing. Watch your favorite show, read something you love or just hang out here =) another useful thing might be yoga - once you learn it, you refresh whenever you want and feel like you are filled with energy =) I love that feeling
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For me, it used to be beer and cigarettes. When I quit drinking 5 years ago, I made certain that I spent my lunch break outside walking every day, no matter how cold or horrible the weather was. Also, I'd volunteer to make runs to City Hall (I worked in a municipal office a few blocks from City Hall.) That gave me some daylight and fresh air. I also forced myself to walk after work in the dark. No light but fresh air. The exercise keeped me from spiraling down. Now, I am a stay at home mom and my daughter and I go out walking everyday. When it's too cold for her, we go to our local mall and walk. Still a bit of light as it's atrium style, not the fresh air, but the walking keeps my head above water. Good luck!
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just lie is snow..\nmove arms sideways thru snow up and down and legs left and right
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Oh mate, my heart squeezed when I read your question.\nFirstly, well done with the smoking. It shows you have strength of character that you're going to need to regain your wardrobe. I know you're down now, but don't let this set you back. It's great that you're walking, but I think that whilst your metabolism is sulking you need a little more to kick-start it. You could try upping the pace by jogging some of your walking route, or try cycling or swimming. Substitute your drinks for hot or cold water with a slice of lemon and see if you can't try a wheat and dairy free diet for a couple of weeks.  I lost over a stone in less than a month doing this. Eating a lot of fresh fruit and veg lifted me out of my depression too. \nI hope things get better for you soon x