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barrowbakers
barrowbakers Member Posts: 1
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Morning all

I am new here so please forgive any repetitions. I am 76 and have OA in hips, knees and lower back. Am finding things very frustrating as I love gardening which I have had to cut back on. The cold damp winter has made things extremely difficult.

Does everyone get these depressive days?

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  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,921

    Good morning @barrowbakers welcome to the online community.

    Do people get depressive? Oh yes low mood and mental health issues are very common for those of us with long term health conditions. If you have time maybe you might read this?

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/arthritis-and-depression-what-you-can-do-about-it/

    When we are in pain and losing the ability to do the things we enjoy it is so understandable. For you it's gardening for others it can be art, music or their work. One of our members used to say that when she lost one skill she would start something else new that she could do.

    You mention feeling the damp weather has made things worse for you? This might also interest you:

    https://www.cloudywithachanceofpain.com/

    I am glad you've found this community and hope the support here will help you a little with how you feel. If you feel it might help you can always ring our helpline:

    Call 0800 5200 520 for free today (Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm

    My best wishes

    Ellen.

  • Ajagpd
    Ajagpd Member Posts: 12
    edited 25. Mar 2025, 17:44

    I also love gardening and plants. I've actually bought some indoor green houses (they're actually metal cabinets from ikea fitted with heat mats and grow lights!) So I can keep cosy and still have some plants to tend to.

    I also have a subscription to a craft club that sends you everything you need to create the cutest little paper plants which on really tough days are nice to look at and dont need any after care 🤣

    . [Referral link deleted by Anna (Moderator) as advertising is not allowed under community rules ]

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