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Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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The Washington D.C. disorder that’s sadder than SAD

Maybe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is bringing me down – or not.

Overcast winter weather triggers SAD. Lack of exposure to sunlight can cause higher levels of melatonin and lower levels of serotonin in the brain, which can cause depression-like symptoms.

But then again, maybe it’s the news – and not SAD – that’s triggering my listlessness.

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