Philosophy
We had a major snow storm this past weekend and it brought back thoughts of the psychological states of Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD] and Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder [RSAD]. Heavy clouds and lots of snow...and it was late March. This has been an extraordinarily tough Winter and to have this event just made things miserable. But the odd feature [and a plus] due to Daylight Saving Time, the day was longer. With SAD you may feel sad, grumpy, moody, or anxious, lose interest in your usual activities, eat more and crave carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta, gain weight, or sleep more and feel drowsy during the daytime. The symptoms come and go at about the same time each year and for most people with SAD, symptoms start in September or October and end in April or May. RSAD is just the reverse of seasons and happens in the late Summer months. How does one cope? Well, artificial light works, such as fluorescent and maybe just getting out and walking. I suppose mood elevating drugs would work too. It's just odd how the mind and physiology function.
Seasonal affective disorder [Wikipedia]
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Philosophy
SAD and RSAD--depression
We had a major snow storm this past weekend and it brought back thoughts of the psychological states of Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD] and Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder [RSAD]. Heavy clouds and lots of snow...and it was late March. This has been an extraordinarily tough Winter and to have this event just made things miserable. But the odd feature [and a plus] due to Daylight Saving Time, the day was longer. With SAD you may feel sad, grumpy, moody, or anxious, lose interest in your usual activities, eat more and crave carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta, gain weight, or sleep more and feel drowsy during the daytime. The symptoms come and go at about the same time each year and for most people with SAD, symptoms start in September or October and end in April or May. RSAD is just the reverse of seasons and happens in the late Summer months. How does one cope? Well, artificial light works, such as fluorescent and maybe just getting out and walking. I suppose mood elevating drugs would work too. It's just odd how the mind and physiology function.
Seasonal affective disorder [Wikipedia]
- A Comedist Request
Brothers, Sisters, and Transgendered Comedists Everywhere, This weekend, I, the Irreverend Steve, come to you for advice. I am in need of pastoral counseling from my flock. We stand a mere eight weeks from April 1, Saint Shecky's Day, the holiest...
- Winter Solstice 2013
A short day of freezing rain, then snow...argh! A long distance friend wrote... Happy Solstice! by Laurel Kornfeld December 21st, 2013 Today is one of those days when I will deviate from the usual Pluto-centered entries to honor an...
- Monolith At Gardom's Edge
Designated Britain's first National Park in 1951, the area has two distinct landscapes. In the south are the gently rolling hills of the limestone White Peak. To the north, west and east are the wild, heather-clad moorlands of the Dark Peak peat bogs,...
- Chilean Miners And The Science Of Deep Space Travel
"...NASA has been called in to help. The space agency obviously has tremendous experience and expertise managing extended bouts of isolation, both from physiological and psychological perspectives." "Helping the Chilean miners survive with space science"...
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It is a time of reflection on the passing of Summer and beginning of Fall. I suppose Fall, resplendent will a palate of colors, is a reward for mankind's tedious Summer blast of blazing sunshine and incessant humid, hot weather...soon to be replaced...