day 22. still no sign of the sun.

Due to the prolonged absence of the sun actsofvolition seems to have developed Seasonal Affective Disorder. The following are symptoms of SAD as they affect aov:

  1. A change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods – we eat a lot of potatoes and cinnamon buns with cream cheese icing.
  2. Weight gain – no.
  3. A heavy feeling in the arms or legs – not really, but this seems related to .
  4. A drop in energy level – yes. Note that this does not imply an initial high level of energy.
  5. Fatigue – yes. I am conscience for an average of twelve hours a day. 0.5 of these hours are productive.
  6. A tendency to oversleep – I was proud of myself for waking up early today. At noon.
  7. Difficulty concentrating – yes. Anyone who has read aov will not need to be told this.
  8. Irritability – yes. %@$#& you.
  9. Increased sensitivity to social rejection – possibly. Lack of social situations makes answering difficult.
  10. Avoidance of social situations – yes. See #9.

While at first glance this seems a strong endorsement of aov as a sufferer of SAD, the diagnosis is far from clear as answers to questions through #10 are constant and integral elements in our personalities.