Many people experience a change in mood during the shorter, gloomier winter days. This condition is known as the “winter blues”. You might notice that you’re generally more depressed and lethargic.
The winter blues may make you feel worse than usual, but they usually won’t stop you from having fun. However, if your wintertime melancholy begins to influence every aspect of your life, including work and personal relationships, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
You may have the classic signs of SAD, a type of depression brought