who knew ?

[luciab]

I learned something very interesting today at the doctor's office: it seems that it isn't coincidence that Waco, Texas, Columbine, and VT (she had other examples I've already forgotten) all happened in April. We were talking about bi-polar issues, and she said that it's very common. People get depressed through the winter months and essentially hibernate. Then in April, it gets warmer, more sunlight, and they start to get more active, or agitated, depending on degree. They still have the dark thoughts and now have the energy to act them out. More suicides, too. Damn, it seems downright obvious when explained like that.

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[luciab.livejournal.com]

Interesting! It really surprised me. I'm well aware of the hibernating part of it.... very prone to that. As far as I am aware, my anxiety has tended to relate more to specific things like whatever iteration of That Damned Paper is due. They (papers) do tend to be concentrated more in the spring, though-- end of semester, at least. Still, I think it's papers and not seasonal for me.

[syaldia.livejournal.com]

I think that would depend on the underlying cause of the anxiety. Anxiety triggered by papers is normal. Yay school.

My problems are generally worse in the fall, but that's because of the overwhelming apathy and dread. I'm so looking forward to summer.

[luciab.livejournal.com]

I probably should have said "more due to papers and less seasonal" rather than sounding like it's all one or the other. Lord knows seasons do affect me, I just never noticed anxiety being one of the effects.