Blue light blues
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects thousands of folks in the Pacific Northwest. We literally become sad. Gosh, we live more than 3,200 miles from the equator and the sun has taken its winter break in New Zealand. One of the things that can make SAD’s symptoms worse is blue light from computers and cell phones. If you cannot reduce device usage or fly to Mexico for the winter, try some of the tips in the article below.—MR
How to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) while living through the Big Dark
The turning of the seasons, while beautiful with vibrant leaves and the not-so-distant sound of holiday cheer, also casts some into a state known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression. The condition may leave its victims feeling listless, anxious or deeply in their feels, among other debilitating symptoms. In the Pacific Northwest, the mood swings to match the sky, making way for doom and gloom to set up camp.
