Does anyone just feel like quitting ?

We're back to September after the worst summer I can remember and the SAD is definitely closing in on me. My mood has deteriorated and the energy and concentration levels are very low. My motivation is also non existent. If I'm feeling like this now, Lord knows what it's going to be like in my traditionally bad months of February and March.

Worst thing is, I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks and I'm not sure I've got the strength to go through with it. I'll have to of course, mortgages and bills need paying.

But, I am thinking there is maybe a way out ? Today, I've been searching the internet for jobs in the Canaries and I feel as though I'm almost on the verge of leaving everything I've ever worked for in order to escape the next 6 months. Nothing seems to matter to me any more, family, possessions, money, health.

I feel like just booking a one way flight and never coming back.....

My spanish is non existent but I'm a quick learner......

mmm

hi Shaunnie,
may be not the best time of year to make life changing decisions!
Every November for the last 5 years i have done the following:
1.told my husband i want a divorce
2.phoned an estate agent to sell my house
3. written my resignation for my full time job
4. looked into buying a canal boat for me and the kids
During November and December i am convinced that all of the above will make me happy.Luckily all of the above takes some time to do and then it is Christmas, and then i start to loose momentum, and then the nights get lighter and then...........
All is well in the world!
I laugh about this during the summer but spend hours crying about it in the winter.
does anybody else go through annual rituals like this?

Sorry about that rant yesterday. I just felt so low. It is good to know that others feel like making irrational or life changing decisions when the winter starts to bite.
Jen, your post is how I feel now - I know it's impossible to escape the consequences so I will have to deal with it for now....

Hi Ali

Sorry to hear you are feeling like that. I have been to the docs today as I am so low at the moment but that is because I came of my tablets for the summer and have not gone back on any yet. I just don't want to do this anymore, it's too hard!!

I emailed my friend Purplecrab this morning at some ridiculous hour because I was beside myself and like you feel as though I have nowhere to go. She phoned me straight back and that meant so much to me to know she was there and just understands how I feel. She's such a lovely friend to have.

We are here for you too. We all feel the same so don't apologise, I hope it helps to know that we all care.

Wish i had found all you lot years ago!
I know i will never be able to join you suzie and purple crab for a latte and a galaxy but perhaps we could do cyber lattes?! - what do you think?

Seriously, tho. I'm glad for you guys, even if we can't do lattes.

It's a shame the PM has gone, we could give each other our MSN or Yahoo addy's and make a date for a group chat and a latte. Paulst could bring the galaxy. Needs to be a big bar mate, to share!!!It's good to have you guys around. Thanks and big cyber hugs to everyone.

Hey guys

Thanks for the kind words Suzie. I have just bought a couple of dark chocolate galaxies which are delish can I join with your coffee mornings/evenings, except I prefer hot chocolate, with loads of lovely marshmallows mmmm.

WHERE do you get dark chocolate Galaxies?

Suzie I just read that you live in Lancs? me to where abouts? Im chorley.

If you havnt got much to loose then do it. Ive read about a few people who are sufferers and have done just that. If not maybe you could plan a 2 week break to give you a boost in your worst months.

Awwwwww *reaches for hanky*!

*sniffs*........ actually, that's coz my apple cake is in the oven (those tablets seem to be working!) and smells good. It was stressful doing it, as I'm in the temporary kitchen and can't find anything. Apples came from neighbour's tree. He has been so good about the disruption and building chaos, I wanted to do something for him..... my boys never say no to pud either!

I can't edit OBE, so will continue...... I think this is a pretty d**n good support network.

Sunny Newcastle.
Wey aye man pet... he he he

I was the first brave soul to do it.... the other forums I belong to, most of us have avatars

Get you blondie, looking good as always and yes it's really you.

You are brave to be the first, I wonder who's gonna be next.....not me!!!

Hmm, I dont think I will post my picture, I`d frighten everyone away.

We want to keep members not lose them lol.

Ive got a tin of celebrations if thats any help

Sounds like a great idea lol

No! I like the malteser ones? Aren't there sort of truffly ones too? Rare, I think they only put one in every pack!

I think the truffle ones are best, mind you, ive just had a kitkat so I shouldnt complain

Oh well, you'll just have to make do! Here, have a piece of my Galaxy *passes 2 small squares over*!

Mmmmmm thanks lovvvvvly

Kirk we will keep you informed of any developments. I go to Stockport and it's not far from the rest of us. About 30-40 mins.

I'm not suffering badly at all. The only reason I'm off at the mo is because I'm in the first 2 weeks of new med. Doc is trying this as a precautionary measure this year in the hopes of warding off the worst of the SAD. He's always been of the opinion that it's better to prevent me getting 'down' rather than hitching me up once I'm there. Till now, he hasn't had the opportunity to try this, as I was only diagnosed a couple of years ago and didn't give him the chance to try this preventative therapy. It seems perfectly reasonable to me that I need to be using the lamp, gettting the rest etc etc and taking all precautions to prevent the sad taking hold, rather than waiting for it to happen.

I think a lot of people are holding a lot of anxiety about the forthcoming season,as it's been such a dark summer, not had the freedom that summer usually brings, psychologically speaking I don't think the poor weather has done us any favours at all. Just my opinion

Meds will be fine, I took this same one last year at the end of the season so am optimistic about it. Hope the lightbox works for you. Maybe your dh needs to talk to his GP about a change of med. I had a change last year as i didn't feel I was getting therapeutic effect, also too many side effects to cope with.

Meds will be fine, I took this same one last year at the end of the season so am optimistic about it. Hope the lightbox works for you. Maybe your dh needs to talk to his GP about a change of med. I had a change last year as i didn't feel I was getting therapeutic effect, also too many side effects to cope with.