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kvam • today at 8:30 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

> For someone with circadian depression, their symptoms will change with the seasons, due to the shifting day lengths.

Most if not all Norwegians know this phenomena. Winter depression is considered a normal occurrence, starting right around this time of year.


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chrisvalleybay • today at 9:21 AM

I've started using SAD-lamps for this exact reason. I've used it every day from october-april for 2 years and it has benefitted me a lot. I don't feel as bad through winter anymore.

birdsongs • today at 8:43 AM

Hitting me right now with the time change, and pitch dark at 6pm. It changes so fast every year.