Ahhhhh! :) well, then that makes it more likely again in my mind :) You could very probably get a perscription for a lamp pretty easily, because i think the requirement is basically to have "depression" issues in one part of the year and only one part of the year for two years in a row.... I gently encourage you guys to look into it a bit more. Even if you don't buy a lamp, maybe you can find something else that can help a little -- vitamin D suppliments, natural serotonine boosters (sugar, nuts, fish, turkey, avacados, fish oil suppliments, HTP or Rhodiola (I have a friend who's HTP pill makes the difference between "okay" and "not okay")) more fish, etc.

I wonder if your body just needs or is used to more sunlight because of your summer lovin', or if what have you... winter just might not have enough daytime for you, or bright enough light, or what not. Or maybe something else al together. I have a few friends who are lizards and hate the cold, while ignoring the sunlight aspect. :)

Anyway, I'm not trying to badger, I just don't like seeing people suffer, especially when sharing some of my knowledge might be able to help. <3 Especially not when they (you and Urbpan) provide me with some entertainment every day and are part of the reason I come to live journal every day. So I share knowledge and open doors. It's up to you to know if stepping through the door is what's right for you <3