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S.A.D. = Seasonal Affective Disorder
In the winter, when the days get shorter (lightwise) and it gets dark very early, many people experience symptoms of depression ranging from light to severe. While you can't change the natural pattern of night and day, there are several effective ways of dealing with it, and some won't cost you any money!
GET HAPPY: Lightboxes
Lightboxes are a traditionally recommended way to brighten your mood during the darker times of the year. Many specialists say that by subjecting yourself to intense light for a few minutes each day, you'll feel better and more refreshed.
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GET HAPPY: Holiday Lights
Decorative party lights are also awesome ways to create a fun mood.
Discovery LED String Light Set
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Lidco L1040 Electric Patio Party Lights, 7 Coach Lights
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Lidco L1070 Electric Patio Party Lights, 7 Windsock Lights
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GET HAPPY: More fun, decorative lights
CACTUS AND BOOTS STRING LIGHTS
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Set Of 10 Fire Department Red Hat Christmas Lights
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Set Of 35 Clear Double Layer Snowflake Christmas Lights
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FOOTBALL PARTY LIGHTS ON A STRING
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GET HAPPY: Write about it
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GET HAPPY: Alter your work hours
GET HAPPY: Candles
Holders & Floating Candles
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6 Ivory Pillar Candles
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46-piece Vanilla Elegance Candle Set
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Fill your home with the captivating scent of vanilla blossoms with the 46-piece Vanilla Elegance Candle Set. Set includes: Four 8-inch candles... more »
3 Ivory Pillar Candles
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Handcrafted Candelabra Curvaceous iron candelabra looks dramatic on table and mantel, secures pillars to 3"Dia. on spiked, drip-catching plates. Impre... more »
Are you sad?
Many people get sad or depressed in the winter. Sometimes it has to do with the stress of the holidays, and sometimes it's because of the short days and dark nights that make you feel like going to bed at 6pm! (Not that that's always a bad thing...)
GET HAPPY: Mirrors
Flower Mirror
Price: $89.99
This whimsical, pastel-colored mirror is both functional and fun. With charming flowers accenting the outside edge, it would make a perfect addition... more »
Townhouse Gold Mirror
Price: $222.00
This high-quality, custom-framed mirror is fitted with two sets of hanging hardware on the back, which allow it to hang vertically or horizontally. Th... more »
Regency Mirror
Price: $185.00
This high-quality, custom-framed mirror is fitted with two sets of hanging hardware on the back, which allow it to hang vertically or horizontally. Th... more »
Silver Framed Beveled Mirror
Price: $243.00
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GET HAPPY: Find a winter hobby
GET HAPPY: Flowers!
Mixed summery flowers
Price: $44.95
A festive mix of flowers with delphinium, peach gerbera, carnations, daisy spray mums, solidaster and tree fern.
A basket of mixed garden flowers
Price: $99.95
A lavish basket of colorful flowers with asters, asiatic lilies, roses, sunflowers, larkspur and stock.
Mixed garden flowers in a clear vase
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A classic bouquet of flowers such as hybrid delphinium, snapdragons, lilies, roses, moluccella and more.
FTD Thanks A Bunch Bouquet
Price: $44.95
Mixed colorful flowers arranged in a glass vase adorned with a pretty bow. Flowers such as carnations, pompons, gerbera daisies and filler. Green vase... more »
Spring flowers vase arrangement
Price: $79.95
A colorful collection of flowers such as larkspur, lilies, tulips (when available), standard carnations, asters, daisy spray mums and monté casino as... more »
The FTD Many Thanks™ Bouquet
Price: $99.95
Attractive assortment of pink and white flowers arranged in a glass vase. Flowers such as lilies, roses, larkspur, snapdragons and gerbera daisies wit... more »
Basket of mixed bright flowers
Price: $39.95
A basket centerpiece of mixed bright flowers including asters, spray mums, alstroemeria and monté casino asters.
GET HAPPY: Exercise
10 Minute Solution - Kickbox Bootcamp
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Billy Blanks' Tae Bo: Fat Blasting Cardio & Total Body Fat Blaster
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Winsor Pilates 3 DVD Workout Set {Basic, 20 Minute Workout, Accelerated Body Sculpting}
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GET HAPPY: Fun and fresh artwork
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GET HAPPY: Gorgeous gift boxes
GET HAPPY: Make it movie night
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Once blissfully in love, Gary (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) find themselves at odds o...- 010- Rumor Has It
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Reader Feedback
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UMT
This is depression of a thing is a really a big issue in the Developed World. Very little or none is reported in Africa, I wonder why, or maybe I'm wrong on this. Great lens for me. Posted March 18, 2008 |
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driewe
Great tips and lens! Posted December 14, 2007 |
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thetappingman
I use most of this info to get through Melbourne's grey winter. Great lens! If your depression is caused by more than SAD maybe the Emotional Freedom Techniques(EFT) can help. Posted July 30, 2007 |
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kberman
Great lens. I've added it to my mentalhealing lens and to my favorites. My lens list is at cmlens. I've also printed it out because I forget sometimes how to make myself happy. I believe we have to bake our own cake everyday--but others can add icing. Love, Kathy Posted June 21, 2007 |
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Barkely
Great tips. I love fresh flowers in the winter, it always brightens my mood, and reminds me summer is around the corner. Posted June 05, 2007 |
