Spring Has Sprung The Onset of Spring Fever By Michael Copeland, Discovery Counseling Center
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ntil the recent Corona Virus outbreak, the most severe spring time ailment along the I-680 corridor was a bad case of Spring Fever. My family and I traditionally show signs of this illness that pales in comparison to COVID – 19, but it is frightening none the less. Apparently, we’re not the only family in the area historically afflicted with an atmospherically transmitted disease (“ATD”), and this year it has the potential to turn into an outbreak that has The Center for Disease Control (CDC) concerned. My exhaustive research (I made it up) indicates this current strain will probably last until school gets out for the summer in May. Symptoms include: lack of concentration, hyperactivity, sleep aversion, claustrophobia and the giggles. So far,
the only known antidote is fresh air, sunshine, loud music, an adult beverage (if you’re an adult) and fun. Anyone remotely familiar with Spring Fever knows that flowers often have a soothing/calming effect on the worst of cases. Exhaustive research (made it up again) has confirmed that flowers can subliminally increase many human’s energy levels and supplement lacking pep and vigor. Apparently exposure to annuals, perennials and blooming blossoms (not the Outback Steakhouse kind) can increase vitality, hope, optimism and a positive outlook, and provide a “spring in our step” if you will. That is unless of course you have allergies or hay fever, in which case you’re a probably a flower hater.
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APRIL 2020
