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I Am Freezing

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:10:53 GMT

December was below normal temps the whole month. January is starting out the same.

I am bundled up and still cold. The thermostat is set at 68. Yes, I could jack it up but have already spent a wad of money on heat. Usually, I'm good at that setting but for some reason today I can't get warm. DD said she is fine and added, "it must be you". Maybe it is my age. I feel fine so I don't think I'm getting cootied.

We are to have a warm up starting Tuesday, All the way to the 40s. I'll take it. The weather guy on our local station said the "warm up" should last 8-10 days.

Everyone stay warm. BTW, I'm in NE PA.

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Janey2 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:35:30 GMT

There are many reasons why people feel colder as they age. Sometimes it is a slower metabolism or thinner layer of body fat, among other reasons. It does not mean you are sick. Have you ever considered a small heater for the room you are in?

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Etoile308 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:39:48 GMT

I think the humidity level also plays a part. Sometimes that damp coldness gets in your bones and it's hard to shake. That's when I have a hot cup of green tea.

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spiderw — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:51:29 GMT

I don't mind the cold weather, I seem to have more energy than when it is hot and humid, ugh! My motivation level to be out and about seems to rise when Autumn and Winter roll around!

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:04:11 GMT

Say hello to my little friend:

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MaverDaver — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:12:43 GMT

I HATE WINTER. I HATE BEING COLD. I HAVE ZERO MOTIVATION TO DO ANYTHING.

I agree this December was too cold. Have adjusted my thermostat to 72 from 9:00a.m. until 3:00 p.m. then down to 65 for the evening. Sleep under down blanket with sweatshirt to keep core warm.

How many days until Spring? Too many!!

Central Jersey here.

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piperbay — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:14:59 GMT

It's cold here too in the Midwest. I started sleeping with cotton socks and an extra blanket and that seems to help me keep warm. We usually keep the temp at 66.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:16:58 GMT

Mine is also set at 68, I try to sear warm layers in house.

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haddon9 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:17:33 GMT

I'm cold a lot too! I have to sleep in a cool room but late in the afternoon & early evening I'm always freezing! It doesn't help looking out the window and always seeing ice or snow coating everything.

I'm in SE PA.

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Mombo1 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:21:04 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
Say hello to my little friend:

@PA Mom-mom I have that exact same little friend. Sure has come in handy.

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Carmie — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:23:19 GMT

I hate winter and I am always cold. It has nothing to do with age, I have always been this way.

During the day, our heat is kept at 74 and turned down to 70 overnight.

I have an electric heated throw that I wrap around me in the living room whenever I am home.

I can't wait for warm and even hot weather. Hurry up spring.

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Fribwl — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:25:13 GMT

@Shelbelle . I do exactly as you do. Even my thetmostat. I layer in the day, but sleeping is nice under the covers with a lower temp in the house Have always been like that.

I am in New York. On Long Island

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ellaphant — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:26:40 GMT

If my thermostat was at 68 I'd be freezing too. No way. It was

36 here today. My thermostat is at 75!

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:29:29 GMT

I love this time of year. Sure is better than 100 degrees plus for months on end. We can actually go outside and enjoy the weather, and sometimes rain. Summer is our hibernation season. It gets chilly but I know what's coming and it isn't pleasant.

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nambee — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:31:47 GMT

North Jersey here and it's been at least 10 degrees colder than normal most days since well before Thanksgiving. And many days with a nasty bitter cold wind. Also, 2 plowable snow storms and several more of an inch or two. Not comfortable!

I'm always bundled in layers while in the house and bought an electric heated throw last year. I love how toasty I feel when I'm sitting reading or watching TV. I've never had an electric blanket for my bed cuz I sleep hot but the electric throw really thaws me out when it's bone-chilling out.

Supposed to be in the 40s next week - hooray!!

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Linda0215 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:19:47 GMT

Girl, I am with you. I cannot get warm. I said this is turning out to be an old fashioned winter it seems. I'm in western Connecticut and the last time I remember being this cold with show consistently on the ground was when I was in high school!. I think I'll order one of those heated throws. I can't stand this.

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BunSnoop — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:35:53 GMT

Me too - I'm always cold!

I have the temperature set at 73 and I'm always cold. Last year I could wear short sleeves and capris in the house now I'm wearing fleece sweats and a scarf around my neck and still cold.

I have lost 40 pounds this year so I'm thinking perhaps that's what is causing the change between this year and last year???

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AuntG — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:10:07 GMT

We have had below zero nights. For me, it's that damp cold that chills me to the bone.

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YanksFan — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:30:19 GMT

I have the same one by my desk and it is wonderful to help me get warm. It's an added plus that is is such a pretty lantern. I am also always cold. Darned thyroid and the resulting cold to the bone feeling.

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ROMARY — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:38:45 GMT

A few days ago, someone gave me an electric heating throw.

It sure is handy and it's keeping my bones very comfortable.

Not an electric blanket, an electric throw.

My bones sure do appreciate it.