[froggychairs]

I’ve lived through my fair share of tropical non-winters and cold dark winters

I’m convinced the latter being a time of brooding is just an urban legend. I’ve met a small handful of people who look at winter this way, and every single of one of them switched their mindset if you addressed the actual issue (loneliness itself)

When I do encounter that sentiment. It often seems that person: 1.) lives in a fractured and isolating suburban community, doesn’t know their neighbors, doesn’t leave their house much 2.) grew up in a sunny tropical climate, and is still adjusting to winters

A huge amount of folks in group 2 eventually grow out of it

Folks in group 1 are often unhappy in most places. It feels to me the problem there is moreso their location and lack of community vs the winter. Because they cheer right up when they find a community to enjoy winter with

Growing up in the suburbs of the US South. Huge swathes of people I knew were unhappy with not a single cold breeze flowing by. Have a strong suspicion their unhappiness was the lack of community in their life and not the season

[abhinai]

Cold is manageable. But darkness... I mean if I had no other choice, I'm sure I'd manage just fine. But that is like saying if I make an effort and earn enough money I can afford great healthcare anywhere in the world.

[rejectfinite]

Turn lights on dummy.

I love bing in the dark, reading, watching something or playing games. :)