Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

Learn how to recognize and take control of SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) Is it the winter blues or SAD? The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing a mood shift during the colder, darker days of winter. You may find yourself feeling more lethargic and down overall. Although you may feel more gloomy than usual, the winter blues typically don't hinder your ability to enjoy life. But if your winter blues start permeating all aspects of your life — from work to relationships — you may be facing SAD. SAD is a recurrent type of depression associated with the change in seasons. It typically starts in the fall and persists through the winter months. SAD is more complicated than wanting to hunker down and stay in for the night. It's more than simply cursing another blizzard. And it's more than longing for those first days of spring. Basically, it's much more than the winter blues. "SAD can be debilitating for some people,...

Why, to you, does it feel like summer zooms by and winter drags on forever? Sandy:  Winter we aren't as busy doing fun things all over. Summer we are outside having fun not stuck inside all the time Aisling:  For many summer goes by in the blink of an eye and winter seems never ending. This in my opinion is because time flies when you're having fun. Yes, there are winter outdoor activities but with the sun setting earlier in the winter & the cold temperatures, there's a lot more that's easier to do in the summer time. Sid:  Because most people find winter unpleasant so it feels like it's taking longer, but people enjoy summer so it feels quicker. Kate: For me, I think it's because you're cooped up inside more during the winter, so you're more likely to get cabin fever and it makes it seem like seem like time is going much slower. Time seems to go by so much faster when you're busier/more active. Facebook Weighs in: ...