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John Bramblitt, 44, from Denton, Texas lost his eyesight in 2001 due to epilepsy and Lyme's disease. His plans of becoming a creative writing teacher abruptly came to a halt and he slipped into depression. However, he soon developed another interest that turned into his career and purpose of life--painting. He gradually learnt to work on canvas using haptic visualisation and found his true calling.
In hindsight, Bamblitt realised the experience made him happier than before. ""It wasn't until after I lost my eyesight that I wasn't afraid to fail anymore. The first step into my art career was going blind. And I'm happier than I've ever been in my life,"" he says in a video."

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The Mexican artist was a model of perseverance. Kahlo's disability did not stop her from becoming world-famous. When she was only 6 years old, she had polio which left her paralyzed. That virus caused severe damages to her legs. Her strong heart made her say “Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”"

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sometimes known as ‘winter depression’, is a type of depression and formally recognised mental health condition. The symptoms of SAD, including persistent low moods, a lack of energy, and poor concentration, are typically experienced in a seasonal pattern, emerging in the winter months when people are exposed to less natural daylight, and decreasing in spring and summer.

The majority of people with SAD live in the northern and southern hemispheres (places that experience longer hours of darkness during winter). SAD is much less common in those living near the equator, where daylight hours are reliably long and bright.

If you already suffer from depression, SAD can increase the existing depression symptoms that you experience throughout the rest of the year. If you find there’s a link between you feeling depressed and the nights drawing in during winter, it’s important to understand that SAD is a treatable condition. It’s crucial that you seek help as early as possible, so that you can start your journey towards recovery.

SOURCE: https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad