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writes:hey, My boyfriend and I are together for almost 2 years and we are about to move in together, that freaked me out at first but now I'm fine with it... I am in this confused period where I don't know what I want from life... they always come around in winter time BUT besides that my life is pretty ok. Is it ok to be confused and look for excuses when it comes to big decisions? Does winter really affect mood?
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reader, didda123  +, writes (25 January 2009):
 Yes i can certainly confirm that i had always feet a bit low during the dark winter days i never feet like getting out of bed it is was a real struggle but low and behold when the sun is shining and the weather a bit warmer i could get up no bother.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of 'winter blues' (e.g. tiredness, lack of energy, overeating, low moods and social withdrawal) but SAD is much more severe, often seriously affecting people's performance at work, their home life and relationships.
The cause of SAD is isn't really known but short, dark days are the trigger. They prolong the production of melatonin, normally only released at night to help us sleep. Another factor is thought to be low serotonin levels (a feature of depression) which improve significantly in the summer and with light therapy.
You can buy lights that omit a bright light i actually have one which wakes me up on a morning it has definately made a difference to me as you are not waking up in the dark it is as if there is sunlight in the room and your eyes adjust much more gently to the daylight.
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