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Sticks - you asked about coping strategies in the winter esecially at this time of year.

Well here is how I cope:
I use my diary a lot to get out some of the negative thoughts
I talk to my close friends and family before things get bad so they can help
I try to make myself do something festive everyday - so I buy presents a couple at a time - i enjoy watching my kids at christmas
I listen to christmas music - none of that MUD it will be lonely stuff though got to be able to dance to it to get the endorphins going
I use relaxation breathing techniques - when feeling panicky
I have refelxology - lucky enough to have a friend who does this
I also have a light box - fantastic yes expensive but worth every penny

Thats just a couple of the things that I do could go on and on

Hope that you cope ok with the festive season Sticks and that things are not to bad for you