The winter blues are something well known to those who live closer to the poles, whether north or south. The lag in energy and feelings of sadness or anxiety tend to be greater during the cold, dark months. This year, with the pandemic as well as social and political unrest, anxiety has tripled and depression has quadrupled among Americans, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that compared this year with 2019. It showed even worse statistics for younger people, who are isolated at a time of life when socializing is key. Expecting that older people would be having more difficulty during the pandemic, the survey found that an incredible 63% of people ages 18-24 reported an anxiety or depressive disorder.