Why do I feel sluggish and sad in the month of october every year?
You may have a pattern in which you get depressed this time of year. There are some things you can do. One is to be prepared. Since you know it comes, do not be surprised. Do things that help, like more exercise, surrounding yourself with activities and people you love, and gentleness on yourself at such a time. Get counseling during this time and when preparing for it, if that will help. My husband, who is bipolar, has several rough times a year: in September, January, and during the Christmas holidays. They may have some connection to his history, but anyway, the best thing for him is to prepare, not so much with dread, but just to be ready. He is actually ill enough that he needs medications every day of his life and has two psychiatrists. He has been hospitalized several times. You may not feel it so badly, but your difficulty is real — no need to brush it off. There is one more factor: SAD. This is Seasonal Affect Disorder, and it might also be bothering you. Many people have it,
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