I am familiar with Rayaund's disease. It isn't fun. While on a walk the other morning the tips of my fingers felt that intense cold where I start to panic. Since I had a ways to go, I did something I have never done before - I took off my gloves and stuck my hands under my shirt. I kept them on my stomach until the warmed up. How smart is that?
I am also already dreaming of walking barefoot over warm grass. Is it too early in the season to be dreaming of summer?
oh, yes. Add me to the club. I definitely get the winter blues. Usually, I'm alright until somewhere in the middle of January, but this year, it hit early. The level of cranky is very high (no, not hormonal). I don't know if I haven't gotten used to it being colder yet, to the dark that happens so early, to wearing socks (my feet are offended), but winter is only hours old and I'm sick of it already.
One of these days, I'm going to look into light therapy...
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I recognized the winter blues in myself long before RA came along. One simple thing I do is celebrate the winter solstice. I light a candle in the window to "call back the sun." I always do this on the solstice, but also on any dark-feeling day November through February. It's just a nice physical reminder to myself that winter doesn't last forever.
Debra, I love this idea. I bought new candles the other day so reading this is perfect timing. Thanks for the idea.