Oslo - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?

This is not a good post for someone who suffers from SAD. No one in our family has it so it's not an issue for us, but even then, there are times that we find ourselves craving the light and warmth of sunshine. A quick trip away solves that for us. - Dec 2022


Yes, winter blues. - May 2021


The winter darkness is a big deal for a lot of folks. You have to be good about taking your vitamin D. We all came back to the US with deficiencies, despite taking supplements. Being outdoors as much as possible during the winter was helpful. - Jan 2020


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