I was offended today reading a magazine article in my pdoc's waiting room. It was about how to beat SAD.

It was all happy-happy-isn't-this-such-a-cute-condition-the-current-imagined-fad-illness. It wasn't serious at all. In fact it was quite offensive the manner in which it was described and the impossible sillyness ofit's effects. Oh what a shame! You don't have that extra gumption to apply makeup and coif your hair? Can't meet your upscale chums for lattes? Too tired to freshen up for that date?

Arrrrggh! It was !@#$%$ offensive to someone who actually has experienced SAD and Depression.

What really ticked me off were the 10 recommendations to preventing SAD Depression. They cost a small fortune which I know we all have...

Like: buy a new wardrobe including boots and accessories, hire a personal trainer, treat yourself to a day at the spa, vitamins vitamins vitamins, host a catered dinner, bring in a professional cleaner, oh, and don't forget to winterize and but ice tires on your car.

Unbelievably offensive.