tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post897901289370537263..comments2023-04-25T21:49:44.182-05:00Comments on Growing In His Glory: 7 Natural Remedies for Fighting the Winter Blues Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-24069447768895507192013-11-23T13:37:07.807-06:002013-11-23T13:37:07.807-06:00Hey Keri! It's Deonna from the Child at Heart...Hey Keri! It's Deonna from the Child at Heart blog! Thank you so much for linking up at the Merriest Blog Hop! I can't wait to see all of your holiday ideas...This is such a great post and I love the tips. I have completely quick exercising the past few weeks and I do have less energy because I was walking outside every day. I need to get back out there....but not today...it's snowing and like 10 degrees :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612299983170612183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-29383843623396124502013-11-23T08:25:53.827-06:002013-11-23T08:25:53.827-06:00Thanks, Alicia. I will check out your blog hop, to...Thanks, Alicia. I will check out your blog hop, too. Thank you for the offer!<br /><br />Blessings to you!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-80794222517487687552013-11-23T08:10:06.075-06:002013-11-23T08:10:06.075-06:00Wow! This was such an informative post. I didn'...Wow! This was such an informative post. I didn't even know that the "winter blues" had a clinical name. What a great list of natural remedies you gave as well (especially #7). <br /><br />I’d love it if you shared this post and other winter/Christmas-inspired posts you might have over at “The Merriest Blog Hop”. It just started yesterday and will take place each Friday leading up to Christmas. There are giveaways each week too!<br /><br />Here’s the link: http://www.aromaofhim.com/2013/11/the-merriest-blog-hop-1-countdown-to.html<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />AliciaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115136103582566970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-49260526759368554602013-11-20T07:48:01.096-06:002013-11-20T07:48:01.096-06:00Tanya, I can totally relate to your description. F...Tanya, I can totally relate to your description. For me, SAD doesn't usually hit until after Christmas but this year I'm struggling already! I don't know why except maybe that I'm home a lot more since we're homeschooling, and the weather is pretty dark and dreary. <br /><br />My prayer daily is for the Lord to help me cling to Him when I feel anxious, desperate, and sad instead of running to coffee or food. I will pray this for you, too, sweet friend.Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-38963439333611294182013-11-20T07:40:13.231-06:002013-11-20T07:40:13.231-06:00This is reeeally an issue for me, one I finally ha...This is reeeally an issue for me, one I finally had sense enough to recognize just a couple of years ago. Once the loveliness of Christmas is past, I am DONE with winter and sometimes January and February turn into long, lonely months. Thank heavens I don't live up north where spring doesn't really start until May! <br /><br />It's hard with children and homeschooling, but I know I need to get outside more during those winter months. And exercise DOES make me feel better, if I can just discipline myself to do it regularly. My biggest issue may be the coffee. Yep...my coffee consumption DOUBLES during the winter months, primarily because the thought of a hot drink helps me get up on those cold mornings. <br /><br />Anyway, thank you so much for addressing an issue nobody really talks about! I'm glad to know I'm not the only woman who deals with this!Tanya @ Kentucky Sketcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689326662447099946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-64594609203842473292013-11-19T15:04:31.562-06:002013-11-19T15:04:31.562-06:00Jillian, I have been taking a walk in the mornings...Jillian, I have been taking a walk in the mornings with my kids and just that little bit of sunlight has helped tremendously. Plus the exercise doesn't hurt either. Hope you can find a little relief! At least you know maybe what's ailin' ya!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-85776909690528966162013-11-19T09:42:26.819-06:002013-11-19T09:42:26.819-06:00I just had a thought last night about SAD. I think...I just had a thought last night about SAD. I think that's what my problem is! I've been dealing with every one of those symptoms in the last couple weeks and it's been awful! I will give those tips a try, even though I'm like you and I don't wanna! ;)Jillian @ Hi! It's Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12144681827526578995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-54370287657076815282013-11-19T07:22:19.730-06:002013-11-19T07:22:19.730-06:00Great suggestion, Meghan! My husband and I have ac...Great suggestion, Meghan! My husband and I have actually talked about a trip to Hawaii but jokingly. That would be nice!<br /><br />That is great you are naturally motivated to seek God during the dreary winter months. I need to do that more for sure!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-37060603084064630692013-11-19T07:21:02.834-06:002013-11-19T07:21:02.834-06:00Thanks, Carol. I will have to look in to full spec...Thanks, Carol. I will have to look in to full spectrum lights. I wonder if that is like the lightbox I have been reading about. Blessings to you!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-73588894870879342872013-11-18T22:31:07.207-06:002013-11-18T22:31:07.207-06:00Bloggers' retreat in Honolulu, Keri! :-) Great...Bloggers' retreat in Honolulu, Keri! :-) Great suggestions, especially number seven. I find myself spending more time in the Word during the colder months, and I think this must be why. Thanks for the light-bulb moment!Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-19147662575687219772013-11-18T21:16:33.228-06:002013-11-18T21:16:33.228-06:00Hi Keri, Great advice! I suffer from SAD. I found ...Hi Keri, Great advice! I suffer from SAD. I found that using full spectrum lights really helps me. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-65244244805979419512013-11-18T09:03:28.403-06:002013-11-18T09:03:28.403-06:00Spending time with family lifts my spirits too, bu...Spending time with family lifts my spirits too, but a visit to Texas to see family sounds great!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-15441310585317236302013-11-18T08:25:53.406-06:002013-11-18T08:25:53.406-06:00Great points and suggestions. The dark dreary days...Great points and suggestions. The dark dreary days really make a difference. I'm looking forward to heading to TX to see my family after Christmas. Family is always good for lifting spirits in my book. Deannahttp://fromthiskitchentable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-77636812885168905392013-11-18T07:35:10.748-06:002013-11-18T07:35:10.748-06:00Kim, I think I would have a hard time living up No...Kim, I think I would have a hard time living up North. I do not like snow very much. I should mention we live near Nashville, Tennessee, where snow is minimal. However dreary weather is not. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Keri at Growing in His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020330355186954251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094435955251783586.post-23511058593164298732013-11-18T07:23:56.888-06:002013-11-18T07:23:56.888-06:00Hi Keri, This is great info on SAD. I'm from t...Hi Keri, This is great info on SAD. I'm from the area near Buffalo, NY originally and it got pretty cold there for a good part of the year. If you didn't like winter activities, you were in for some depressing times. These are great tips.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095272703996765890noreply@blogger.com