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:
- 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.
- Weight gain – no.
- A heavy feeling in the arms or legs – not really, but this seems related to #2.
- A drop in energy level – yes. Note that this does not imply an initial high level of energy.
- Fatigue – yes. I am conscience for an average of twelve hours a day. 0.5 of these hours are productive.
- A tendency to oversleep – I was proud of myself for waking up early today. At noon.
- Difficulty concentrating – yes. Anyone who has read aov will not need to be told this.
- Irritability – yes. %@$#& you.
- Increased sensitivity to social rejection – possibly. Lack of social situations makes answering difficult.
- 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 #4 through #10 are constant and integral elements in our personalities.