English C1 CAE

Have you ever thought , "Oh, no ! Not another grey, rainy day !" Bad weather can really affect your (0) MOOD, can’t it ? Most of us get depressed at some point (1) ............ the winter, and we can’t wait for spring to come. For some people, (2) ............, those dark, cold winter days can cause real medical problems. Doctors have (3) ............ a condition which is known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and it can be a big problem ins countries in northern Europe where the winters are long and (4) ............. SAD sufferers find it difficult to (5) ............, often feel depressed or anxious and their behaviour (6) ............ the people around them. The whole problem is (7) ............ by a lack of sunlight. Bright light affects the chemistry of the brain although scientists don’t understand exactly how. There are two main cures. The first is to travel to a country that has a warm climate, with bright , sunny winters. The second is to use (8) ............ light. So if its raining and you’re depressed, perhaps it’s time you had a holiday in the sun.