Balancing work and S.A.D

Hi Koko,
I know what you mean, work is really hard during the winter. I find it very hard to be motivated, getting myself out of bed and out of the front door is such a challenge, I just have to take it one day at a time. Yes, the social interaction side is the hardest for me too, it's an effort to keep conversations going, and I find eye contact so uncomfortable when I have SAD, I keep thinking I must look so awkward. I just wish we could hibernate and go back to work in the Spring!

I'm with you Koko, that sounds like my ideal winter, although would replace cat with dog! ;-)
It is so reassuring to know other people feel the same. It's like being two different people isn't it? Summer you and winter you. That's how I feel.

Bagpuss, I love dogs too I just don't have one. Wish I did :) I know what you mean about feeling like being two different people. I barely recognize myself right now. Thank goodness I'm an avid journaler--I have notebooks full of memories of the good times. When I'm really feeling low and hopeless I'll dig them out and read them. It's very theraputic.

Ragman, I can sympathize. I'm able to get to work everyday and do my job but it's a struggle every single second. I'm constantly repeating in my head, "You can do this. Just keep going." It's exhausting!