Twice a year we have to switch our clocks, but do our internal clocks adjust to the change? Even though it's just an hour difference, many times we can quickly feel our mood enhance with the more daylight we get, or feel the blues when the days seem darker and shorter. But what causes this swing in mood and who does depression affect when it comes to this seasonal time change?
The early switch to daylight saving time this week has mental health experts concerned that people suffering seasonal affective disorder will have a setback (News, March 8). "Research shows that it's the delay in sunrise -- not the overall hours of sunlight -- that has the biggest effect on mood during winter," says the Los Angeles Times. "People in the north have more depression, but so do people who live on the western edge of each time zone -- where the sun rises later."
So it's predominantly the sunrise, not the sunset that can make you feel less than cheery. And depending on your time zone you could feel the affects of this type of mood disorder more than others. It's not just a myth, the change or delay in daylight can really affect mood!
In A Bad Mood
Well it is said that where there is love there would be misunderstandings. It happens often when a small mistake makes your love life sad and uninteresting. Really it's very difficult for everyone to get things right the way it was. Here we are just trying to give you some ideas to make your girlfriend or boyfriend's bad mood into good mood.
-If your wife or girlfriend is in a bad mood and she is unresponsive to your efforts to cheer her up, and you are finding yourself helpless just try it once. Hold her hand and look deep into her eyes and express your love.
-Don't forget to remind her that you love her and that you are sorry she isn't in a particularly good mood.
-Tell her that you've tried everything you know how to cheer her up, that you have been unsuccessful and that you are getting frustrated.
-Tell her that you long to warmly and lovingly hold her in your arms, but that right now you cannot reach her. When she is ready you will meet her with open arms.
-Give her a hug and then leave her alone. Eventually when she is ready, she will return to your loving arms.
-In the meantime, you have an opportunity to separate yourself temporarily from the situation. This will allow you to avoid getting further frustrated. You will be refreshed and ready to hold her, talk to her and listen to her when she returns to you.
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