I need to be honest with you guys | Deep Talk about my Health and Winter Shopping in Longyearbyen
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I have a sit down to update you and talk about how I am feeling this polar night. It's also time to update the winter wardrobe for 2022 so I head into Longyearbyen to do some shopping, and show you guys what kind of stores we have here. I also show you my progress with the Rubik's Cube! I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for watching! 🧡
00:00 - Intro & Talk
01:47 - Book recommendations
04:39 - Blinkist
06:25 - Rubik's Cube Update
08:55 - Shopping in Longyearbyen
14:15 - Café
17:01 - Try on Haul
21:15 - Deep Talk
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!
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Cecillia!!! SAD - get a set of SAD lights!!! (True sunlight lights.) It will change your life during the black winter months. Seriously. SAD will CAUSE anxiety. Fix SAD, you will probably take care of your anxiety symptoms. I was on subs for 5 years. 3 1/2 months at a time. The lights on a sub are daylight lights. This PREVENTS SAD. You can by the special SAD lights and I recommend in the strongest of terms that you get some. You need 7-8 hours of SAD lights per day. This overcomes the lack of daylight. Some people are far more sensitive to SAD than others.
im going 31 january to svalbard, i was wondering it would be possible have a meeting to show me the most interesting place up there
You're definitely something else Cecilia! Given that all this is charades for the already crazy, take it all the way sister!
Living further south in Ireland I cannot see myself being without sunlight 24/7 for that long, I dont know how you do it. But kudos to you. I would be walking flying, sailing, towards the sun, just to know it's still there. Love you guys.
@@ThomasAvasol but wear that mask!
I can’t imagine NEVER having experienced anxiety or depression for your whole life…if must be so amazing. Just…what is that even like?? LOL I literally don’t know life without it..one of my very first memories is of anxiety, and it’s only gotten worse from there.
Get more sleep if you can! It always helps, as does a walk in the great outdoors! If you like Cecilia, I mean, how can you not? Her stuff vlogs are terrific! There is another channel, called “Trout and Coffee” that I get very relaxing,
nostalgic and much enjoyment from!
@@WeezerPort I also suffer from ME so unfortunately I have sleep issues and cannot leave the house (or my bed) much either. Thank you, though.
Same, can't remember not feeling anxious.
Go see your doctor. There is medication that can help.
Sometimes the advices are the most annoying thing. ..You need to sleep more. Have you tried B vitamins? Have you ever try a doctor? You need more fresh air! Guys, you can save yourself the advice for people who are mentally seriously ill and who have been struggling with it for years. Most of them have already tried more than you can imagine. And sometimes, sad as it is, you just learn to live with it.
Hugs. I’m 45 and have had severe anxiety since I was 10. To be honest your videos help me and I thank you. 💙💙💙💙❄️❄️❄️❄️
You said something very important...You said that you "listened to you Body", many times people will ignore our bodies signals and end up making matters worse, thank you for sharing this video !!!
As a person who has suffered severe panic, anxiety, and depression for all my life I can empathize. The panic became torturous at the age of 37 and lasted until 57. I worked everyday but it was a struggle. I am a self-employed upholsterer in a small town in North Carolina. Finally at 57 I was so physically tired from the struggle to stay sane and just go on, I sought medical help. I was prescribed Lexapro an anti-depressant that helped from day one. I had a life, I could function. It was such a blessing. I’m telling you this to help you know you are not alone, and if you ever need help do not hesitate to seek medical help. I’m 70 now and still on Lexapro and it’s still working. My oldest daughter has the same problem and after years of suffering she is also on an anti-depressant Paxil.
I love your vlogs and admire you for living in this beautiful area. Take care of yourself, get close to God, and trust Him but know that He gives wisdom to doctors to help when we need it. God bless you and Christopher and Grim.
It's so great when we can get some help to rebalance our body chemistry!
I'm so sorry to hear that you went through that, your right God ( the one and only ) not Jesus ( he is a prophet of God who preached us to worship the only creator of everything God) . Yes God is here for us always and love us and He is the only one who can help us through problems.
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I spent a year in Finnish Lapland and for me the Midnight Sun was far more challenging mentally. Human beings are such individuals it must be seriously challenging for mental health professionals to cater to each person. I always love your honesty ❤️
Yeah the midnight sun just kind of makes you go crazy hahah 😂 Thank you so much 🧡🧡🧡
It's hard even for us who are from there. I was so fatigued already as a kid during polar night and the only way to really make it through is exercise and spending time outside when there's even a bit of lightness in the air.
Yeah, I also spent some months in northern Alaska during the summer and the constant sunlight can be very tiring. Hard to sleep. Especially since the temp gets to 30C, and nobody has air conditioning because hey, it's Alaska, right?
I need the daylight then night time darkness. I have that SAD and love, love sunlight; even some cloudy days makes me feel in a down mood. But, experiencing the part year darkness daily thru these videos. 😊
@@LittleTut yeah I’m pretty much the opposite… gloomy, dark , rain and snow lift my spirits. When my wife and I were first dating many many years ago we went to my parents for Christmas.My wife asked my Mum (RIP) which room used to be mine and if there were still claw marks on the ceiling from where I used to hang upside down 🦇 My mum and sister burst out laughing. From the age of 10 my room was known as The Cave!
His Dark Materials is my absolute favorite book series. I would highly recommend all three. I’m not exaggerating when I say that it changed my life.
As someone who has lived a full life of anxiety and depression, I cannot imagine what it would be like to live without it. Although I have it much more under control, it will still pop up and then it’s me vs. me. That’s what it boils down to, it’s you against you. I love the way that you handled it with self realization and truth and a routine of things that work for you really helps! So glad you were so open and honest! I really enjoy your videos. Cindy 👱♀️🌸
The Camo wool thermals are gorgeous! Kudos for talking about how you feel - it's important. Sending a big hug and good vibes your way!
I lived in Mexico for a number of years and it only rains for several months out of the year. At the end of the dry period, we all collectively wait for it to rain for at least 6 weeks. It’s hot and dry and the anticipation for change is high. It bonds us a community and i am sure the pitch blackness returning to light is similar. Xxoo
It’s important to talk about how you feel to someone before it gets to a point that you can’t talk about how you feel. I’ve not long discovered you channel and I love it so much. I hope your mood has lifted.
Well said! 🧡🧡
Wow I've never met anyone with such a sunny disposition. Here in America anxiety, depression is almost a national past time!
I taught myself how to solve the Rubik’s cube about 2 years ago. It’s been a lifelong wish and I did it!!It takes me about 2-3 minutes depending on how the cubes been messed up.’Anyway, thanks for your videos
Yeah! I can solve one in under 3 minutes now, my goal is under 1 min :)
Christoffer is such a gentleman, holding the doors open for you. Love a man with manners, who takes care of his lady love.
Hi…I am a Canadian(north central) psychologist currently working in Florida USA because, you know, palm trees 🌴🌴🌴 You are insightful and I am glad you feel better. I am also grateful that you are so open. We all will likely struggle with mental health struggles at least once. It sounds like you have a good plan…keep listening to yourself & taking great care! Cheers.
Where did you study??
@@SFVGIRL I did my doctorate in Florida.
Cecilia-I am desperately in love with Grim. Will you please do a video about him for Valentines Day? ❤️ What games does he like to play? What turns him into a bundle of energy? When is he most cuddly? What do you feed him? Is he spoiled? Is he an affectionate dog? Does he like Christoffer more than you? Do you take him to work?
Aspects of polar nights and midnight sun sound amazing and appealing. Yet, I know how simply going from the office to working from home for the past 2 years has affected me. And I love(d) being at home before. Now, it takes mental work beyond the normal. Exponentiating that to your unique and fantastic world would most definitely be a mind-game. And you do have the perfect outlook for that, but that doesn't make one immune. I love your channel, your optimism, how you view life. It's like 15 minutes of zen each week. Thank you.
Thank you so so much for this wonderful comment 🧡🧡🧡
I'm glad you're feeling better now ❤️ Don't think you have to be 'strong enough' to love polar night at all times. It's human not to. Sending love and inner light into your multidimensional darkness ❤️
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Anxiety can be a positive thing: It may be your internal warning system sounding the alarms to take care of yourself. Plus, as you already know, the Polar Night is challenging - even for the sunniest of personalities! So glad to hear that you made yourself a priority vs posting a video.
Books: My son was a reluctant reader. In middle school he read the Golden Compass because he had read "no" books toward his grade. He solely picked that one for the points it held on the grading scale. He was so pulled into the book. Declaring it changed his life as a reader, he insisted I read it as well. Then he asked me to purchase, The Subtle Knife, which he devoured; and for the first time in his life he waited for a book release, The Amber Spyglass. He's never had a book that's had that effect on him since, and he's a little older than you now. What I am saying is to read those last two books. You will love them! Don't worry about the movies. As a teacher, I of course, always recommend the books. I am glad to see you up and running again mentally. I am one who easily can fall into a funk. It's important to safeguard one's mental health. I often use your videos as a pick me up. Thank you.
the BBC/HBO series is far better than the movies, honestly a really great experience that stays much truer to the books.
@@ferrarif3408 Thank you so much! I will check it out.
When I was a kid I just took the stickers off the cubes and placed them back on the proper way to "solve" the cube ;)
I can recommend a one week holiday in the Canary Islands. The weather is perfect, you can go hiking in the mountains and swimming in the ocean. The long, intense sunshine burns your winter tiredness away.
That’s a great idea to plan a fun vacation every winter!!
This is so true. I was away in Gran Canaria over Christmas and it made such a difference. If I hadn't been able to go I would have tried to get out in the light as much as possible though. I am not sure I could manage a whole polar night though. As magical ad Cecilia makes it look, it must be hard 💗
Wow what an interesting lifestyle. Here in Florida it’s sunny much of the time, and I yearn for a cozy dark day. But I can see where a long polar period could really mess with your mind, not to mention the isolation. Your reaction is more than normal, in fact, if it only lasted a week I consider you a super human.
Btw: Love your dog 🐕. Stay healthy.
Diana - I also live in Florida and I don’t know how she does it lol. Like you, I love a dreary, stormy day from time to time but I also love to walk outside and feel the sun on my face. I can’t imagine not being able to do that for months on end. 😬😬
As a now disabled, immunocompromised nurse living in the US alone, have had near constant anxiety for 3 yrs now. Had studied and prepared for pandemic in 2005 but 2016 my muscles gave out so no one listens to the brain anymore here. When muscles won't hold skis steady, balance is gone and muscles don't generate heat any more in deep cold my expansive world shrank terribly. I started spinning yarn, very calming. Was amazed you change winterwear so often, think this coat is 20 yrs old. Also buy mens size for the long torso and arms and you have me thinking I would like a different color after so long... in Feb the end of season will put things on sale but I suspect there is no such thing there. Take care.
What a beautiful video (as always), I wonder if you know how many people, will genuinely be uplifted by your uploads Cecilia? I for one, look forward to each one, brings a relaxing chill to my anxious, overworked mind. To not feel 100%, to feel the darkness creeping in, is human. To post about, so honestly and heartfelt on here, is just epic. Someone with your huge following, being so honest and open about this, will have helped more than you can possibly know. I am so glad you have someone to talk to though in your awesome partner Christoffer. You, Christoffer and Grim, and the gorgeous place you call home, are a delight to millions. I hope at this moment, you feel a lot of that coming back to you. Thank you for all your uploads, and for this one in particular. You will have touched more people and made them better, than you will ever know. Take care and I hope all this passes very soon for you. The light is on its way back, for now, bask in the light from Christoffer and Grim, and all your family and friends, and the positive comments, that everyone has put on your upload here.
Im so glad you got yourself out of the anxiety so quickly. I've had it for 2 yrs now since the death of my Son. Its awful.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Sorry you are feeling this way. As someone whose been there, the best thing you can do is get out of your own head. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help. Hugs to Grim
Glad to hear you're feeling better x
So glad you are feeling better!!!
It is okay to love the polar night and still need a break from it when it gets too long. Sounds like you needed a breath of fresh air and sunlight to recharge
I'm glad you were able to recognize something was wrong and have the ability to take care of yourself. It can be so hard for me to do something about my mental health issues. I hate it so much. My mind is a dark place a lot, and it's terrifying. I don't wish it upon anyone. I have four children who keep me going, and they're the biggest reason I'm still around. I hope you are ok now, and I wish you good health. I love you!
So good to know you’re feeling better!
Glad you are feeling better! ♥️
You have an amazing guy there Cecilia: Christoffer, and vice versa! And for both of you, that amazing dog-child: Grim!
I got covid last week, and after being in quarantine or just being stuck in my room for 3 days alone, being sick and just laying in bed, I felt the anxiety came in once I got out of quarantine. Luckily I got to talk to my therapist to help me and exercise really does help. I feel much better now too.
Thanks for the video! It was wonderful!
Thank you for always being so genuine
Nice to see you again, Cecilia. enjoy your shopping x
I think the fact that you chose to listen to your body and knew what would help in this situation helped you snap out of it. Glad you are feeling better ❤️
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loved the book recommendations!
Love all the new gear and thermals!
Thank you for your openness. Always talk. It's good you can talk to the camera. We are all here for you.
Thank you Cecilia. Enjoyed shopping with you and Christopher and listening to your honest mental health talk.
This is a great video thank you . It’s so fun to see your shops xoxo
Glad you're taking it easy Cecilia. Really enjoy your videos 😊
Yes, please take care of yourself! I was born with the "dark clouds" in my head and I suffer greatly. I hope it helps you to know that your videos give me a respite from the darkness. You are light, Cecilia. Thank you.
I’m happy you are in tune with yourself and are able to do some introspection. Sometimes we just need to allow ourselves to experience the lows and learn from them. Also lovely that you have a good supportive partner. Christoffer is a good man. All the best to you as you make your way back into the light!
I’m glad to hear that you are feeling better. I appreciate your honesty.
I’m glad you were able to tell the story
We love you Cecilia! I am so glad you are taking the time you need to rest and have downtime, so important at all times and especially during winter when our bodies naturally just want to sleep and rest more 😴
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a must read as well, it definitely helps you escape. I highly recommend it!
Sending love! Sun is coming back!
Glad you are doing better
I love your honesty Cecilia!! I have also experienced anxiety and mild depression and it's always worse in the winter months!! I am usually a happy person so I know this will pass!! Taking some me time always helps!! Take care of yourself and this season will pass and into the light we will come!!!
I haven’t watched this yet but just know we all love you, Christoffer and of course Grim! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and scenery with us. It takes a lot of work and we appreciate it. God bless.
Thank you Cecelia for all that you show and share 🌺💖🇿🇦
Your videos keep getting better and better!
I’m glad you’re feeling better. 😊 Anxiety is really hard. Also, I love Cristoffer’s paw sweater! 🐾
Sending love and support for your mental health. As someone who faces anxiety and fogginess almost everyday, I’ve learned to lean into it and stop and listen to what my body is telling me. (And give Grim extra hugs!!) Glad you’re taking care of yourself and talking about it. You’re not alone!! Xoxo!!
Love those pink wool thermals! Love your honesty! Stay strong!
Hang in there. We are loving your videos!
I work in the mental health field, and I understand what you are saying. I was talking with my coworker about you and Chris and how we both wondered how you were. Thank you for keeping us aware.
Thanks again for sharing a real side of the "ideal" living situation! Even in a paradise, there are challenges. I'm glad you are feeling better. I just love every video you make Cecilia! You make me want to move to Svalbard. Or at least visit a long while!
Tittar på dina videos när jag har ångest. Hjälper mycket
Huge hugs to you. I'm so happy that you recognized the 'clouds' and worked thru it. Take care of yourself!!!
Always take care of your mental health over work, no matter what! Your new clothes are so pretty and yes, you are so tall and long ( I may be a bit jealous, at 5 feet 3 inches tall 😀). Thanks for sharing so candidly about your struggles and how you deal with them.
We love you, and your boys🧡Christoffer and Grim. Have a great week and stay warm! ✨✨
Health above all else , take care of your self ... Chris and Grim too, and thank’s for sharing your life with us, many kisses 😘❤️
Hope you feel better super soon. Maybe Polar Night baby? Ps also love the camo unders!
I LOVE that you always bring home something for little grim ! Also, thank you for talking about anxiety
Sending you positivity + light! 🌞
Sending you sunshiny vibes from Texas! Good to know you have taken time to listen to your body and mind - and act accordingly. Also very happy you have such strong support from your partner - that helps a lot! Let yourself feel your feelings and acknowledge them. When it passes, be grateful for what this experience has taught you. Best wishes!
Having never known constant darkness, this summer in Australia - on the eastern side - we have had one of the wettest and dullest summers I've ever experienced. It has very much affected my mood but just want to let you know I prefer watching CZcamsrs I follow putting out fabulous content whenever it suits them rather than on a schedule. Take care and I so much look forward to your future videos x
I agree about not needing to follow a schedule but I think if you depend on CZcams for an income its algorhythms set it up for regularity. Recently I have noticed several CZcamsrs apologizing for being off for mental health reasons...shouldn't they be allowed vacations just like everyone else? It is a shame!
A shit summer here in New Zealand on the east coast too! Lol
Thanks Cecilia for the invaluable info about Blinkist.❤
May you be well! Take all the time you need to recover from a low point. We appreciate you!
Thank you for being open and honest about how you are feeling. I suffered from anxiety years ago when my boyfriend had passed away suddenly. Anxiety is very unsettling! You are doing all the right things. I’m so glad you have Christoffer and friends to help! I love the new clothing and blue coat!! My fiancé Mark and I love watching you vlogs and know sunlight is coming soon! Hugs to you both and Grim!
This winter has been a difficult one. My family and I usually leave our cold dark home for a few weeks during the winter months. This year because of the pandemic (I’m high risk) we are not traveling or leaving the house much altogether. It’s really taking a toll on me so I completely understand the SAD you might be experiencing. I haven’t dealt with it in several years but this year it got me. I hope you start feeling better as the days go by and as the daylight slowly creeps in🙏🤗hugs
so happy you’re feeling better!! take time for yourself and do stuff that makes you happy.
Your new clothes look beautiful on you! Thanks for spending the day with us 💘
I live in the USA in central Minnesota & I do experience anxiety & depression during the dark long days. Nothing of course like you do, but I appreciate that you talked so candidly about how the polar nights have been affecting you. I enjoy & love your videos. 💙🖤🤍🤎💚💛🧡❤️💜 Be well Cecilia 😘
I suffer from HORRIBLE anxiety and am medicated for it. I understand how hard the struggle is and I sincerely hope you are feeling better. Please don't feel pressured either to constantly work on content. Your mental and emotional health come first. ❤️
I ❤️❤️the village visits!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We all love You, Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim!
Love watching your channel. Love your honesty and fun. Thank you for sharing your journey in life with us
Thank you so much! 🧡🧡
Books and reading is so important but a book must capture your mind in some way and awoke an interest! I hope you feel better now Cecilia! I have never solved the Rubiks cube and to me it have always felt just impossible! Greetings to you and Christoffer and a lot of loving pats to Grim ❤! Susanne 👱♀️ and Trollet 🐱.
Bless you and yes do have breaks from work and look after yourself! Take care we are all behind you!
I love you videos , I love how authentic you are !!! So interesting every thing you post !!!!
For me, January is always a bleak and dark (pun intended) month. The lights from Christmas are down, joy seems to fade, etc. It was nice of you to catch us up on how you're doing... thank you for your honesty.
Amo l'autunno e l'inverno, non capisco le persone che vanno in crisi perché fa buio molto presto.
Ogni stagione ha la sua peculiarità, e questa che stiamo vivendo è "coccolosa".
Che noia avere sempre il sole,mese dopo mese,come non potrei vivere in un posto così, bello,ma uniforme e monotono
Good morning! So glad to see you today. Been thinking about you and hope you’re feeling more cheerful!
Love you guys and thanks for sharing Svalbard with us 🤗
I am feeling a lot better thank youuu! 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you😌 you’re lovely person and you absolutely deserve some rest❤️🌿
A couple of weeks in a warm climate makes a cold, dark winter much more bearable
I'm sorry the Polar Night had this effect on you. I know it must be hard! I hear my older neighbors complain that it is dark here around 5:30 pm but our sun comes back up around 7:30 or so. I think this virus also just has people feeling down. "Here comes another wave" has people so angry or depressed. I know it has bothered me that I can't hang out with my best friend, her husband has some medical issues so we don't want to take any risks there. I'm glad you are feeling better! We are planning our garden and that helps here. 🙂 Have a good week!
Sono fortunati coloro che possono lamentarsi del tempo...o del virus...
Evidentemente non hanno altri problemi.
A costoro direi di dedicarsi al prossimo bisognoso...
Non è solo l'Africa terra di missione..anche le nostre piccole realtà lo sono.
Basta guardarsi attorno.
I hope u feel better now! A warm hug from Rio!
You are a beautiful human. Thank you for sharing. I love the shopping trips.
Big Hug Cecilia! I understand anxiety 😥. It took me 5 months to get a handle on it. I was determined to get passed it because it is so not me to feel like that. I did what you did take care of myself, because truly there is only 1 me! As there is only 1 you 💕💕💕. The biggest hugs to you! The light will be back soon 💕☀️
I love Cecilia, I think she’s wonderful to watch. Amazing vlogs and very talented. She’s beautiful inside and out 🥰🥰
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Thanks for the book recs! Love the Pullman books. Sending you love and good vibes to get you through the season. Good mental health truly is a journey.
Thanks for this video! Loved watching you shop and show the clothes and brands you buy to keep warm. The thermals are adorable! Glad you're feeling more like yourself now and hopefully as the nights shorten all will be great again.
Yes, the weather, daylight, and our crazy lives can affect our well-being...where I live in Michigan, USA, the cold, snowy and dreary weather can put you into a real funk. A lot of us here play the "count-down until Spring" game, go for walks, read and of course, visit You Tube and you! I am glad you are working on your plan for a better "YOU"...do things that bring you pleasure which is the most important...have a wonderful week!!
Michigan here, yup so true.
I am a yoga teacher and was diagnosed with a chronic panic disorder in my late 20s early 30s, and having eradicated it through breath and Yoga nidra I now work a lot with people experiencing the same. So happy to send you some links to breath and nidra if you like... On another note, where did you get your beautiful sheepskins butterfly chair! soooo cosy!
You rock, Cecilia. Love the new jacket (and also all that good info about what works in the cold - thank u). Love from Minnesota in winter 💗
So glad you are doing better!! Thank you for such mesmerizing videos💕
Glad you like them! 🧡🧡