Have you ever thought, "Oh, no! Not another grey, rainy day !" Bad weather can really affect your (0) MOOD, can’t it ? Most of us get depressed at some point the winter, and we can’t wait for spring to come. For some people, , those dark, cold winter days can cause real medical problems.
Doctors have a condition which is known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and it can be a big problem in countries in northern Europe where the winters are long and SAD sufferers find it difficult to , often feel depressed or anxious and their behaviour the people around them.
The whole problem is by a lack of sunlight. Bright light affects the chemistry of the brain although scientists don’t understand exactly how. There are two main cures. The first is to travel to a country that has a warm climate, with bright, sunny winters. The second is to use light. So if it's raining and you’re depressed, perhaps it’s time you had a holiday in the sun.