I never quite accepted the idea that people could experience depression more in the fall and winter. It didn't make a lot of sense to me. I have periods of depression that come on pretty much at any time of the year. But in the last couple of years, though, I've wondered if I might not have some degree of Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD). I sure do eat and sleep a lot and I do feel pretty lethargic. I also crave sweets (especially chocolate) in the worst way.
I've felt especially low today. I can't pinpoint a reason so I'm thinking that it might be hormonal highs and lows. It might be related to the fact that we started daylight savings(EDT) time this weekend. Maybe that is it ... already I miss the sun.
Why do we have to have daylight savings time anyway? It doesn't seem as though we're saving any daylight. It is dark much earlier than it was during standard time. Maybe the reason we have it is so that the kids aren't standing out in the dark during the early morning hours.
I remember during an energy crisis in 1973 or '74, daylight savings time was suspended...or maybe standard time was. I remember how dark it was walking to the bus stop. I took a bus into work in Baltimore City. It was a bit unnerving to be in the dark but I got used to it. After all, the other way around I'd be going home in the dark. I think I felt best during that year or two when we didn't switch back and forth.
As for what to do about it ... I'll sit in the sun with Buddy more often. That's supposed to help.
As for the other things ... I used to enjoy writing and stuff and I feel like, eh, I don't feel like it anymore and so maybe the sunshine isn't quite enough. Maybe I'll talk to the doctor about it. Maybe she can prescribe a cruise to Bermuda! That's a happy thought!
It seems lately any channel you switch to, any day of the week, there is a 'reality show' on. This brings me to this week's questions................
1. Do you watch any 'reality shows' on television? If so, which is your favorite? If not, why?
The only one I watch is Survivor. I tried Big Brother when it premiered and I didn?t like it. It just seemed cheesier than Survivor and a whole lot less interesting. Survivor takes place out in the wilds and the castaways have to find a way to adjust to the conditions ? and connive themselves to the #1 position. The other shows just don?t do anything for me and leave me feeling like I need a shower or something.
2. If you were offered a chance to be a part of any of the reality shows, which one would you choose? Why?
Ah well I feel I would decline. I don?t want a million dollars bad enough to put myself through all the crap the castaways contend with: hunger, lack of sleep, bug bites, etc etc.
3. If you could pick your own team on 'Survivor' what qualities would you look for in the 7 people you would choose?
Strength, integrity and good humor.