Allergic patients exhibited a change in mood in their ragweed seasons. They showed a decline in positive affect (PA), a change away from a state of high energy and pleasurable engagement in winter toward a state of lethargy and sadness in ragweed seasons. This shift is contrary to studies in the general population that indicate that PA tends to be ( Read more... )

"Bearing such difficulties in mind, the prevalence of major depression in the general population appears to be approximately 6 per cent (Angst, 1992)."

It's the citation that gets me.

Oh, angst.

I didn't miss you while you were gone, but you're actually somewhat better than the anxiety/depression stuff. As long as I can keep you from triggering that stuff.

I was angst-filled, heart-achey, unable to sleep last night. It actually didn't feel that bad.

I hate the days when getting dressed feels like the biggest hassle. I opted, since I'm going out tonight, to go for cute and casual - what I think of as "guy style". Guys can get away with wearing jeans and a t-shirt (tight if they're queer, right?), so why can't I ( Read more... )