I went to a couple doctors last winter and they confirmed I had SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)... they wanted me to start popping pills. I ripped up the prescriptions and never went back. Shortly therafter, I quit my job, sold everything I owned and moved to southwest Florida. I've been more than happy ever since...

I did lots and lots and lots of research on SAD and was going to try a light-box (along with hitting the gym, going tanning, and trying to stay active)... but, I had been wanting to move outta Ohio since I was in high school... and figured what better opportunity than now (well then).

I wont deny that I still dont get a little bit of the "winter blues" due to the decreased sunlight in winter... but, its NOTHING like it used to be when I lived in Ohio. I knew I had to do something when I started thinking really STUPID thoughts... like crashing my car into a telephone at 100mph on the way to work... brrr... it sends shivers down my spine just thinking about stuff like that now.