Apathy is a subject near and dear to my own heart. I have shared before how hard Ohio winters are on me physically and mentally. I have come to realize that I do best when I fight back with a variety of tools such as happy lights, supplementation, outdoor time, exercise, and healthy foods. The kink in the otherwise perfect plan though can be aptly named, apathy. You may know what you need to do but you just can't work up the enthusiasm or energy to do it. You become indifferent to your … [Read more...]
What To Do When You Get The Winter Blues
I have been researching the winter blues quite a bit lately. The official name is Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. I have become convinced that I have become a victim of this disorder ever since I moved to Ohio from Arizona five years ago. There are many signs. When the days get shorter and darker many people get anxious, depressed, become socially withdrawn, have a hard time functioning at work, lose momentum and motivation, oversleep, can't concentrate, gain weight, and develop a craving … [Read more...]
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