So depression and bipolar disorder run in my family, luckily I have not been diagnosed with either of those. I am, in general, a very happy person! But I am beginning to notice that during the winter months or rainy days like today, I get kind of depressed. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s seasonal depressive disorder, but there definitely is a difference in my mood!

If I feel I need help, I will definitely go see some of my families psychiatrists, but I’m not at that point. I just want to know how I can avoid feeling depressed on these gloomy days?

I’m in college so the days that I have class aren’t bad at all. But since today is a weekend day, and I have nothing to do, I am going crazy!! I do get regular exercise, I’m a runner. So I’ve gotten my run in, and I’ve done my homework/studying for the day. But now I’m just drained, I want to sleep. I’m not necessarily sad but I just feel off.

What are some ideas?! What should I do?!