So, fun fact for anyone who doesn't know, SAD is a real thing where during certain seasons, winter specifically, where you start to get more depressed because of several factors. Through certain events, I found out about this and realized that I am very much affected, as, in the past few years, I have been pretty depressed during these months, getting really cynical and lazy. I just stop caring about anything as everything seems inconsequential, which makes me just binge stuff and not really do much, which ends up making me feel like I'm wasting my life, which makes me even more depressed and less productive, and it's just an unending spiral. I first assumed this was because I was just facing major setbacks in my writing, as that was normally what set it off, but I have setbacks in other times of the year and am fine, so I realized that it's specifically in this time of year I am vulnerable to getting depressed. Now that I'm aware of it, I have taken measures to make sure I don't start down that slippery slope, making sure I always have something to do, as being productive is honestly the best way for me to feel better. (And the fact I'm about to get RoW helps.)
This year, COVID-19 has screwed many people and now that it's winter, I thought perhaps I would make a thread for people with similar stories to share and get advice on how to handle the winter of this already depressing year. I've shared my story; don't feel afraid to share yours.