Anyone else struggling more at the moment due to the change in weather?
It’s nearly 5 months since I lost my mum, and I had seen some small improvements in my motivation and energy. But since the weather changed so abruptly last week my mood and energy levels have slipped.
I know I can’t do anything about the weather, but would be interested to know if anyone else feels like this and what do you do to combat it?
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I’ve noticed it. I always struggle with the rubbish weather anyway but when it was warmer I kept myselt busier with putting washing outside and things like that. Now with the weather I just want to be curled up and it gives more empty space for all the thoughts.
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Hi RebeccaJane,
Yes I do. My mum passsed in Dec 2022 so the winter time sets off lots of triggers for me and so the bleak weather conditions dont help at all.
I have found that distractions help but in the past I havent felt like being distracted or doing anything except existing.
This year I am going to try more though and am going to plan small things to do every day to keep me busy.
Deborah
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@Buttercup93 Exactly, when the weather’s good there’s plenty to do, and being outside a lot helps too.
They have been talking about an Indian Summer so 
that comes true
@seychelles
My partner’s father died just before Christmas last year, so we’re the same as you.
Good luck with the setting small tasks, it’s a good idea, I’ve been trying to do it too.
Hi Deborah,
I’ve just noticed you’re in Pembrokeshire which is not far from me (Gower Peninsula).
We certainly get our fair share of wet weather down this way. We have so many beaches which are lovely, but the downside is the wet weather and coastal fog.
Rebecca
I hope so my dryer broke in June and I still cant find a routine to get everything dry without massive washing piles which isnt helping my mood 
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Hiya Rebecca Jane,
Yes I live in Pembrokeshire so not far at all from you.
I love the Gower. It’s so beautiful there.
In fact I spent a lot of time there visiting lots of places whilst I was at College in Swansea in the 70s.
I went to the college in Town hill and often went to Mumbles. And lived there for a while after leaving college It was a beautiful area.
How has today been for you ?
Thinking of you
Deborah
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