Subscribe to our newsletter. When I was a kid, I don't remember a single winter I didn't have some sort of depressive episodes. As an adult, things only worsened with the winter glums, right into a clinical depression requiring medication I take to this day. Sure, the days start to lengthen out on December 21, but it's a slow process and, if you live in the one of the northern states or Canada, sunlight is still a scarce commodity. For most people, this isn't a problem.
Fatigue sets in, the deep down bone wearying fatigue that makes it hard to get up in the morning.
To add to their discomfort, their appetite balloons out of control. They crave sweets and starchy foods, and their weight begins to climb out of control. This seasonal depression screws up their lives. They feel so sad, down in the dumps, want to cry for no obvious reason. Concentrating is almost impossible, and they feel anxious and on edge.