Grey skies have taken over Wisconsin and in all honesty, I am struggling. Seasonal depression has cast its shadow across me this winter.
I have always felt fiercely connected to the weather. Even in Colorado, where there are 300-plus days of sunshine a year, I limped through the winter months until I found creative ways to spend time outside.
Now, living in a flat, cold, and bleak part of the country, I’m being hit by a force I’ve never quite known before. It is hard. I am doing my best, but it seems as though my mind and body are in survival mode and that’s all. And I know, unfortunately, that this is just the beginning: this will likely last until May.
In good news, I’ve started therapy and planned a sunny vacation for February. In the meantime, I’ve also turned to creative writing as an outlet. I don’t know if it’s helping, but right now it’s what I’ve got at my disposal.
Thank you for reading my latest piece, “Seasonal depression.”
Thank you for reading, thank you for your kindness, and thank you for your support.
If you’re struggling with seasonal depression, know that you’re not alone. If you ever feel like you’re entering a stage of crisis, please do not hesitate to reach out for help: Milwaukee residents, here’s a list of free resources at your disposal; additionally, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Sending all my love and sunshine your way.
Established in 2018, Sunshine with Savannah is a catch-all blog with an emphasis on weekend travel, millennial-style marriage and fun, reflection-based musings, outdoor adventure, home design, and all things lifestyle.
Though the content is diverse and varied, the heart of this space stays true to a single, guiding principle: a simple pursuit to find sunshine, wherever I go.
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