These responses are so helpful. Thank you! For some reason I didn’t get the notifications!

Lou! — That’s such a great idea. I left the light on the other day by accicdent for longer than the recommended time … and I felt better. It’s good to know that others feel the same. I just snapped it on right now. It’s night but at least it’s something. I’ll try it for the morning. I have to use my computer a lot for work (besides from doing standup comedy I also create comedy videos — on Instagram @laurenlogi) … so do you know if it’s okay to use the light while you’re on the computer?

And thanks for joining this site just to reply. I really appreciate that kindness. Unfortunately I’m not in AU this winter … I was last winter and I hope to be next and then to go every year.

Anita! — it only happens during the winter. It’s like clockwork as soon as it starts to get grey outside.

Imomum! – I like how you frame the winter as simply a time to hibernate a bit more, as do birds. There is this part of me that likes the darkness somehow. It slowly comes on, almost lulling us to sleep and to make a deeper reflection into our lives. It’s helpful until it veers into depression which starts to make me feel really shitty, which is my profession makes it hard to function (it’s the kind of job where you’re rejected on a daily basis … )

Thanks for your interest in my standup — the best way to find out more is on my Instagram + website … feel free to reach out to my directly through those channels :.)