January sucks.
Winter is the worst time of year for me. January is the worst winter month. But it starts in November and continues until at least March. Winter takes away the last bit of functioning I have while I just fight to get out of bed each day.
The cold weather and short, dark days are Hell on my conditions. Depression, pain, fatigue, and lethargy all get considerably worse.
Getting around it harder too. In the summer, on good days, I can get around in my wheelchair pretty well, even with no one to push me. In the winter, the snow, ice, and slush make using the wheelchair very difficult, even with someone pushing me.
And the cold...
The cold is enough to keep me inside for weeks at a time.
I combat the Januaries the best I can. I keep my mind and hands busy with hobbies and crafts and get extra sleep when I can. But mostly, I just wait... I wait for Spring, for when I can start to feel a little better again.
How do you combat the Januaries? Leave you answers in the comments below.
