SAD is not an acronym invented by psychologists.
Liz: Work is awful. Everyone’s snippy and tense.
Jack: Well the lack of sun makes people depressed. It’s called “seasonal affective disorder.”
Liz: Oh, is that where the word “sad” comes from?
Jack: What? You think “sad” is an acronym invented by psychologists?
Liz: I’ve been stuck inside playing online Boggle. It’s messing with my head! STAR. RATS. ARTS. TARS.
(reblogged fromPoison Ivy)
Many of us do actually suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder)- even those of us not in Scotland. And, as usual Jack gets it right- it’s typically the lack of sunlight that essentially makes people feel depressed. It’s just a happy (or sad) coincidence that the acronym is SAD. As many as 1 in 20 people struggle with this form of temporary depression, and usually women more so. Just because it’s temporary doesn’t mean it’s not a big deal, though. Depression sucks no matter how long it lasts. So, unless you can fly to Miami as Liz tried to (and failed, ending up in not so sunny Boston), do what you can: get as much sun as possible or try light therapy. Sometimes we all need a little more sun.
