Review of Portland, Oregon


Give it 4 years.....
Star Rating - 6/15/2011
I'm finally moving out of pdx, end of this year. I loved it here the first 3 years. I hear this a lot from people. Then by year 4, something starts to happen...depression sets in longer, the clouds feel darker, you become more reclusive just like everyone else. Here I am 6 years later and felt like I got sucked in to a black hole. I've tried every possible therapy, medication, alternative medicine, TONS of vitamin D. Nothing can replace SUNSHINE! I think the summers have gotten shorter. Last year summer fell on July 21st, that was it. Seriously, 4 weeks of what I'd call "warm" if we're lucky. You'll love it at first and think you're in heaven, it's very beautiful. But slowwwllly the lack of light will creep up on you and you'll wake up wondering who you are.
cj | Portland, OR
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