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Low in january

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SussexGirl60 Sun 01-Jan-17 11:18:54

Hi, wondering how other people cope with a low mood in January. I suffer from this every year from about end of December through into February, when I pick up. It's not exactly depression, more a mindset of anxiety, restlessness, worry....I worry about getting ill, dying, not sleeping, relationships...I feel like leaving everyone this time of year and going off on my own and it intensifies every year. It's hard to focus on anything positive and I get angry, critical and irritable with people around me. I try to spend time outside, I meditate regularly, don't have a crazy diet, have loving friends and family but it's like none of that makes any difference. Then in middle of February, it all seems to change and I feel more positive. Am I alone in feeling like this?

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gillybob Fri 06-Jan-17 18:59:22

I totally understand you KatyK that is exactly how I feel too. I am a horribly negative person but I am scared stiff of trying to be positive in case things go wrong. I was also brought up to think that "bigging oneself up" is bragging/showing off so have very low self esteem too.

I am also one of those stupid people who cannot take a compliment of any kind. If someone said "I like your dress" I would respond by saying "you're joking, this old thing it was only £2 in a charity shop" or something to that effect.

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Nelliemoser Sat 07-Jan-17 10:03:45

I don't like "new year, new start" as I always, in my pessimisic way, expect the worst.

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annsixty Sat 07-Jan-17 10:53:19

I am so pleased ( but obviously not for you all) that my own feelings are being expressed by others.
I can't see any improvement in my own situation in the foreseeable future and can't find much to be optimistic about, but maybe it is the dark days and spring will make a difference.
Here's hoping for us all.

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KatyK Sat 07-Jan-17 10:55:22

Oh gilly I think we were separated at birth!! If someone admires my clothes I usually say 'it's only Primark'. I have mentioned on here many times that I have lost my hair and wear a hair system. If anyone tells me I have lovely hair I say 'oh it's not real, it fell out'. My DH says 'STOP DOING THAT - TAKE THE COMPLIMENT'. Low self esteem is the culprit. I must try to change - not sure that's going to work!

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