very normal. number one, people are sensitive to carbs. this is the carb season of the year. and particularly people who have sensitivity to that can put on weight very quickly. the other thing to think about is this is also the season when some people have seasonal effective disorder. they can be depressed. if you have low mood, increased sleep, think about it. go see somebody. antidepressant might mean you don't gain weight and maybe feel better for four months during the year, every year. >> gretchen: it's tough to give up the egg nothing. >> you find it snuff can you tell me more about that? are there other things you find are difficult for you? >> gretchen: yes, most chocolate things. >> chocolate, eggnog. >> gretchen: maybe we should go over on the sofa after this. >> i have time for you. >> gretchen: all right. in the meantime, we should have other people also write us. write dr. keith ablow. log on, e-mail dr. aemployee your questions. he will answer them every week and you'll find out if you're normal or nuts.