People, I do not think this Martin-bashing and homophobia is going to help IRNS.

His/her post is curious in its timing. It may be a chronic condition. But as Azizi pointed out there are significant numbers of people for whom the diminished daylight is a real emotional health issue. And of course, add that to the holiday stress with abnormal eating patterns, societal spending imperatives, and other unnatural expectations.

I hope IRNS follows through on her/his promises to go to the shrink, get the meds, and start exercizing. But s/he might also consider some seasonal lights. These are full spectrum higher intensity lights that used properly fool the body into thinking it isn't really that dark or cold. (I think this has actually been discussed before on the Mudcat.)