Kim my depression is worse in the summer/spring as well. My doc said it is due to the brightness. He said it happens often with people because it makes them feel exposed and vulnerable. I can't sleep at night. I am on 2 mg of minias (sleep aide) to sleep at night and I am lucky to get 5 hours and that is broken sleep not all at one time. But I can sleep the entire daylight hours without any aide. I want to be up when it's dark and sleep when it is light. The blinds in my room are closed all day otherwise I end up with sever panic attacks. It is the same thing for hubby & for my bil. It really is difficult to function. Know you are not alone.

((((HUGS)))) It will get better when the season passes. Take care ok.
Michelle