H.,
I have heard from more than one of my girlfriends the "London Blues". They are all getting a little anxious from all of the rain and one just breaks down and cries when she sees it! Yes, there is an over the counter med it is called St. John's Wort. Does it work? Well, it will eventually. About 4-6weeks into it you should feel a difference. For now I say go and invest in a yoga mat and a yoga CD. You can get a start up kit at Target for around $14-20.00 and drink lots of water. I know that sounds so hokey, but I promise it helped me. I was living in the mountains where your closest neighbor felt like miles away and it was almost 2 hours to the nearest grocery store during winter. I got cabin fever and felt a little depressed during the snow months. So a friend recommended the yoga. I also found that I was dehydrated and that is what was causing my headaches and such. The dehydration was brought on by the dry climate and no appetite. No appetite there is really no reason to drink. Here is an idea during the rain showers (no lighting of course :))throw on a bathing suit, round up the kids, grab some water guns, water ballonons, etc... and go out side for a good old fashioned water fight. I went out and played in the snow so for you go out and play in the rain! We did it all of the time. Talk about free entertainment. The second you bust your bum chasing your kids through the soaking grass will put a smile on your face and make you laugh out loud! This will also help the kids to see you smile again, the added bonus your children will too be smiling!!!!
Have a great day playing in the rain!
Dene' H.