So I think I'm going to declare it official - I was suffering from S.A.D. without even realizing it! S.A.D. stands for Seasonal Anxiety Disorder (and may affect over 10 million Americans), which is not to be confused with S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving, which I totally would be if I was an S, but I'm currently not, so...wait, where was I going with that?) So here's three separate episodes (did my life suddenly become a soap opera?) to prove my point:
1.
Brent and I were laughing and poking at one another while leaving the apt for something. Out of the blue he says, "Yup, we're both definitely more happy when it's warmer out!"
2.
I've recently started running with a new running partner. I've only ran with her once before a few weeks ago, and the second time was earlier this week after the long cold spell. Here's how it went down:
J: So how's it going?
Me: Good!! Last weekend I got a little bit of cleaning done and am getting things done at work and my, isn't it a beautiful evening??
Slight awkward pause.
J: You seem very happy today...
Me: I just love being outside! It's so nice!
J: Yeah...either you really don't like the winter or it's all the endorphins your body's releasing right now...
3.
I was telling one of my friends the stories above and she was like, "Now that you mention it, you do seem happier..."
So apparently I was super depressed all winter long. Huh. I never noticed...
P.S. I've updated the blog so you can post anonymously (sorry, didn't realize that wasn't an option), but be sure to sign your name with your post!
yeah; I can post now :). Yeah, winter can be a drag :(. But warm weather is around the corner :)!
ReplyDeleteLY - Julie
It's actually Seasonal Affective Disorder. Symptoms include difficulty waking up in the morning, tendency to oversleep as well as to overeat, and especially a craving for carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain. Other symptoms include a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating on completing tasks, and withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities. All of this leads to the depression, pessimism, and lack of pleasure which characterize a person suffering from this disorder.
ReplyDeleteIt is very common for people to get "down" in the winter, but only the more severe cases receive the S.A.D. diagnosis.
-A Fake Doctor
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