Writer's Block: Seasons in the sun

[alpharaposa]

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I have seasonal affective disorder, which is a fancy name for "winter blues". It runs in the family. As the sunlight gets weaker, my energy levels drop and I get grumpier and weepier. I keep a set of lights by my computer so that I can get some "full sun" equivalent for an hour or so before work during the winter. This keeps the worst of things at bay.

I love snow too much to move far enough south that I'd avoid the winter dip. I grew up with the seasons and still love the turning of the year, even with the problems that winter can bring. The SAD is one reason why I'm so fond of spring, though. Easter comes just about the same time that I really start to get my energy back.

Comments

[elusivetiger.livejournal.com]

Have you considered a high-quality Vitamin D supplement? It does wonders for the lack-of-sunshine blues.

[stryck.livejournal.com]

I have variously taken D or not with calcium and have never noticed a difference in my mood from it.

This winter has been very different, with all the hormonal changes. I actually had to stop using the lights as soon as the sun got up to a certain strength, because I was getting fidgety from extra energy.