‘How do you get through these dark miserable nights in winter?’ – 21 tips to cope with the most depressing season

13.

‘Get a holiday booked so you have something to look forward to.’
–Scary-Spinach1955

14.

‘I suggest the opposite, get the head torch and go jogging and kill an hour of darkness, there is no downsides to it.’
–Cooneys_wet_blanket_

15.

‘This may only be applicable when the opportunity arises, but one thing that helped me was how I decorated my lounge. My lounge is mostly bright colours (turmeric couch, light wood furnishings, bright paintings, light colourful rug) that makes the room feel lighter and, in softer lighting, cosier.

‘Then, in the evenings, I may light a candle, put a fireplace on my tv, and play a game under a blanket. It is nice. Of course, it is not easy to redecorate a full room, but for example, if you are thinking of getting a new blanket, aim for a lighter colour, or any other little thing to brighten things up.’
–maya_clara

16.

‘I just wrap up warm and go out anyway. Even if I’m not outside because it’s raining, I find any change of scenery like going to a cafe or museum can help me feel less stuck.’
–motherofpearl89

17.

‘This is my favourite time of year! Hate being hot all summer and having constant gardening to do. This time of year I love to wrap up and walk for an hour each night with my husband, talking about everything and nothing. It is something i look forward to. We are always so hot/busy in summer so we don’t get out every day but now we can. It really is so good for mental and physical health! Try it.’
–CurvePuzzleheaded361

18.

‘I turn to the bottle, stews, getting into bed as soon as I get home and just being generally being depressed. Sometimes a lot of going out. It’s the worst.’
–EatingCoooolo

19.

‘Night walks. Feel the cold wind and rain battering your body. Laugh at it.’
–_S_P_L_A_S_H_

20.

‘You gotta do stuff. Having a dog is great because you have to walk the wee fella whether it’s dark cold or what.’
–catjellycat

21.

‘Go Canary Islands. Very cheap.’
–mcnoodles1

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