Tag Archives: seasonal affective disorder

A Bad Sign

February 26, 2015Mental Health, Random Thoughts/Happeningsemojis, seasonal affective disorder, winter, winter bluesEmily

I know I’m in a winter funk when half the emojis in my “recently used” section are weapons.

“But Emily, thumbtacks are hardly a weapon! They’re a nifty teacher tool!” Not when you place them next to these wide-eyed peepers 👀.

“Ok, but a bathtub? Looks relaxing!” Yeah, until I drop in this guy 🔌

“And the running emoji? Looks like someone’s still getting her workouts in!” Nope. Just trying to outrun the high speed locomotive coming right at me. 🚊

Don’t be so naive, guys.

Oh Good. I’m Back Here.

February 20, 2015Mental Health, Random Thoughts/Happeningsdepression, hoboken, mental health, new jersey, new york, NYC, seasonal affective disorder, winterEmily

The NBC evening news just did a segment recommending activities for people who are looking to escape the miserable cold. Their top suggestion? An open-oven pizza place in Hoboken.

Cool idea! Let me drag myself out from under these blankets, pile on 7 layers of clothing (including a separate coat JUST FOR MY HEAD), acquire some frostbite in the city wind tunnels, feel the wind-and-sadness-induced tears turn to ice as I wait for delayed subways, ride 3 different lines of public transportation filled with unbathed homeless men looking to escape mother nature’s most recent bout of PMS, all so that I can go grab a slice of pizza IN NEW JERSEY.

It’s official. I’m not getting off this couch until spring.

Things That, In Hindsight, Were Completely Unnecessary

February 20, 2015Being Awkward/Dumb Stuff I Do, Mental Healthdepression, florida, irrational behaviors, mental health, NYC, seasonal affective disorder, vacation, winterEmily

My screaming “But HOW?!?? Just please, sir, tell me HOW!!!” to the perfectly friendly cab driver who dropped me off at the West Palm Airport and told me to “stay warm in New York!”

Things I Tell Myself So I’ll Actually Board the Plane

February 20, 2015Mental Health, Random Thoughts/Happeningsairports, florida, mental health, NYC, seasonal affective disorder, vacation, wineEmily

It’s important to leave Florida and go back to NYC in the dead of winter because waking up every morning and thinking “Life is good!” is really no way to live. And honestly, my brain just gets tired from being so positive. It was truly exhausting being that happy for 5 days. I don’t know how people down here do it all the time.

Also, my Seasonal Affective Disorder makes me an interesting, dynamic person of substance. Winter misery and despair is part of who I am and I am proud.

*typed from the West Palm Beach Airport while clutching a duty-free wine and sobbing into a bag of Combos.

Things You Wear In Florida When You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder

February 19, 2015Mental Health, Random Thoughts/Happeningsboca, boca raton, depression, florida, mental health, salvation, seasonal affective disorder, vacationEmily

It’s 53 degrees. The hedge-trimmer just offered me his fleece.

Boca Raton vs. NYC: A Runner’s Perspective

February 18, 2015Mental Health, Random Thoughts/Happeningsanxiety, boca, boca raton, city living, crime, florida, mental health, NYC, rats, running, seasonal affective disorder, vacationEmily

On my daily morning run here in sunny Boca Raton, Florida, I couldn’t hep but compare the contrasting aspects of my exercise routine down here vs. in NYC. Let’s look at these three categories:

1. Wildlife (aka Running Buddies)