Firstly, I need to share with you that I hate coughing. I really HATE coughing. Why? Well, I’m sure it’s annoying for anyone, but I had bronchitis for an entire summer when I was 8 or 9 yrs old and my dad was a chainsmoker to make it worse. All my friends were out having fun, enjoying the time off school and I was bedridden for 2 months. Cough cough cough. Our family doctor even made several house calls that summer, taught us a bit of herbalism, and had to teach me how to cough properly so I wouldn’t throw up or choke. Ugh.
Anyway, how does that tie into a post about the winter blues? Well in addition to less daylight hours, lots of people get a bit run down over the holidays then get knocked flat by colds & flu in January, which can really do a number on our moods. I was doing great until I had a few consecutive interrupted/short sleeps and then I caught this damn cough that’s been hanging on for a cpl weeks now. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, it’s got me feeling pretty blue today. I’m doing everything I can to heal quickly (& considering the fact that some people I know have had it for a month I’m doing great!). But part of the blue feeling I’m experiencing tonight is a sense of isolation. In addition to my keeping to myself while coughing, there’s been sadness and loss in my world and amongst those I care about, and I’ve been helping someone who’s going through a really rough time. Yes, I’m still seeing people at work (not contagious, don’t worry), and my kids are at home with me, but the social side of my life has been much quieter than usual. I’m missing my people soooo much but I know if I push myself too far I’ll relapse & that just doesn’t make sense, does it?
How am I coping? Staying cozy at home (pj’s & fuzzy blankets), hanging with my cutie-cat Dharma, making healthy comfort foods, chatting on the phone, and getting to bed early.
Self care, especially when we are feeling blue and recovering from illness, is so important! Make yourself a priority… you can catch up on all the fun later.
Take it easy & be well!
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