>I'm also cross country runner and I have been unable to run this winter because of bad weather conditions. I don't know how much of a role this would play into all of this.

I think this can TOTALLY on its own, cause the problems you have, not saying it did, but it would seem to be a very major contributing factor. When people have any kind of physical limitation, it can cause depression. It's common after surgery, etc, which is probably a main part why my year has been so lousy. H says I've been down ever since then. But I am getting back into some activity, and the winter is ending. Will you be able to get active again soon? You may not feel like it at first, but give it some tries when you can, I'd say. Ever had the runner's high? I got that a couple times when I ran a bit as a teenager a long time ago. I get a major endorphin boost from pumping iron. Nevermind just brain chemistry, your entire body chemistry changes. The sad events and bad eating contribute a lot as well.

Nothing wrong with sitting in a dark room listening to music, btw.