This has been a long winter. Actually, every winter in Minnesota is long but this has been a much colder winter than most so it seems longer. January was below zero almost the entire month. This weekend was the first above freezing days all month. My lungs cannot take the frigid cold so I’m housebound a good part of the winter. And boy, when cabin fever sets in it is hard to shake. It on top of seasonal depression (SADD) from lack of sun is enough to make anyone want to hibernate. I’m beginning to see why a lot of retired people head south for the winter. I can’t afford that, or even a vacation to a warm spot.
I had a Vitamin D level done this summer, when I was getting plenty of sun, and it was below normal, meaning in winter the level was practically non-existent. I started in Vitamin D in high doses and I’m in the normal range now.I have noticed two positive effects. My SADD wasn’t as bad, and my chronic muscular aches and pains were improved. This was a welcomed change as each winter saw my SADD becoming worse. They should put Vitamin D in the water supply since almost everyone has SADD to some degree, especially as they age.
Even the cats want to hibernate in this weather. They love my electric blanket. They are not liking the balcony being covered in a snowdrift.
My next sinus surgery is this Thursday. The hope is that the tumor can be removed in one piece. If the bone has been invaded then it will be removed and a titanium plate and screws inserted. I’ll be glad when it’s over.
