"According to weatherspark.com , in Oregon, "the cloudiest part of the year begins around October 7 and lasts for 8.1 months." The website says it so casually. EIGHT MONTHS OF GRAY, OREGON. DEAL WITH IT. Not to brag, but it doesn't bother me. Which isn't to say I don't get depressed-I am one dysthymic bitch. It's just not because of the rain."
"SAD is depression that generally occurs during the fall and winter months. Why it happens is not fully understood, but it appears to be related to lower production of serotonin and melatonin in response to reduced daylight hours. Symptoms include decreased energy and motivation, weight gain due to increased appetite, social withdrawal, anxiety, and generally riding a serious bummer. (Women who have experienced these symptoms during perimenopause or menopause understand the hellish havoc a lack of certain hormones in the body can wreak. Respectful hat tip to serotonin and melatonin.)"
Oregon experiences extended cloudiness beginning in early October and lasting most of the year, creating long winter conditions. Many residents report lower mood during these months, with Oregon State University data showing 25 percent of Pacific Northwest dwellers self-reporting a lower mood in winter and 10 percent experiencing seasonal affective disorder, twice the U.S. average. Seasonal affective disorder typically occurs in fall and winter and appears linked to reduced serotonin and melatonin production from decreased daylight. Common symptoms include low energy, decreased motivation, increased appetite and weight gain, social withdrawal, and anxiety.
Read at Portland Mercury
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