October 27th

Forty days to the clock change, any seasonal affective disorder sufferers out there, as a teenager I loved the winter nights, mainly because all the Birds were huddled in the pub like penned sheep , then when this became a non issue I disliked the darkness, nowadays I don't mind the dark nights provided I know the next season is not far off, anyone out there feel SAD at this coming time of year.

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Rubbish! Clocks go forward on 6th October in all the Eastern states except one.

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Are you talking Norfolk, Suffolk Etc?

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I don't like the winter because it's cold and dark - much prefer the sun and lighter nights, not sure if that's because of SAD though.

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There's something to be said for all the seasons. There's nothing I like better than going for a walk on a cold but sunny winter's day. Wrap up well and enjoy the fresh air........loverly jubbly !

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I use to feel sad in the UK winters but here the sky is blue more often than not and much brighter here during the day. I love getting my chores done quickly and lighting the fire on the dark evening to read with a glass of wine, winter goes much faster here ...

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Paul I used to love autumn and winter as a child.
I was pondering the other day how the coming winter and the death of another year in my limited lifespan makes me feel increasingly sad .

I think I have a degree of S.A.D too, the dark nights are fine, it is the dark sunless days I hate so much and we seemed to have an endless supply last winter.

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Yes, I agree with that Meg. I think last winter dragging on got alot of people down and affected many other things took e.g. birds, plants, and animals re-emerging form hibernation. It's much cheerier to see sunshine even if it is flippin' freezing.

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Not here they don't.

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It's not so much the dark early bit I don't like, it's the gloom indoors all day, no lights seem to give out enough brightness, sometimes I go to the shops just to be able to see properly!