(SAD) otherwise known as "Seasonal affective disorder."

Do you know anyone that suffers from it? I do, me!

I flippin' HATE the winter months! Especially when they decide to start in early November and winter doesn't technically begin on the calendar for over a month yet.

Seasonal affective disorder is a condition where people get depressed during the long cold months of winter. In theory it's mainly caused by the fact that you don't get enough sunlight, and your serotonin levels drop.

I'm sure sub-zero wind chills on November 11th probably have a little something to do with it. That, and hearing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" in most every department store before Thanksgiving.

I tell ya what, if this bitter cold weather keeps up, there is going to be a ton of really cranky people by April.

So what can a person do to prevent SAD? Experts will tell you to spend more time outside. But if you're like me, and the thought of frostbite before Thanksgiving doesn't seem all that appealing, here are three other things you can try according to a series of studies:

Exercise. A study out of Princeton University found that exercise boosts your serotonin levels for hours, not just while you're working out or right afterward.

Laughing. According to research from the University of Montreal, just a few seconds of laughter can prompt your body to start making more serotonin. Even fake laughter is supposed to do the same thing.

Getting a massage. Research out of the University of Miami showed that massages up your serotonin levels too. Another study out of Taiwan found you're significantly less likely to feel depressed after you have had a good massage.

I don't know about you, but it's sure gonna take me more than a few laps on a treadmill, a massage, and a couple of good laughs to have me whistling Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah anytime soon.

Another 50 degree day would be a nice start. Heck, I'd settle for a 32 degree day right about now.

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