[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Yorio

Do you believe in Sun Deficiency Syndrome? My wife says that when the weather turns colder up north, I get grouchy, fall silent, and hide behind books. I think it's because I can't play tennis outdoors or play golf more often. My hearts do light up when the days come closer to departure to TV. She likes me better in TV. What think? Is there such a thing as SDS?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Causes and Risk Factors



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We know several folks with S.A.D.; diagnosed when young. Also, later diagnosed with BiPolar, etc. Not everyone would be diagnosed with that......but we do know quite a few who have been.


Not to say that everyone would be that extreme.......... Most are helped with the “light” therapy.



As they say in Vermont, if you don’t like the weather.....just wait a day and it changes.


People who are creative and like to do crafts, art work, build things, write, compose, etc.........do fine in the winter months.


Ditto for those who enjoy the winter sports. However , we actually know people who live up here who HATE SNOW.


Hate shoveling and snow blowing.......etc. and they do get extremely depressed during the long dark winter months.



Sunshine definitely makes one feel cheerful...........but I would think extreme heat would make one as uncomfortable as extreme cold.........and constant grey skies. Actually, we've had quite a few of those lately with all the rain......



Luckily, as we get older, the winters seem to pass very quickly........and soon it will be springtime again.