Qualitatively, I notice depressed people tend to read, write, and philosophize more. I think it partially explains the phenomenon of post-drinking philosophizin

Qualitatively, I notice depressed people tend to read, write, and philosophize more. I think it partially explains the phenomenon of post-drinking philosophizing at 3 am since EtOH is ultimately a depressant and often amplified by tiredness, and also EtOh seems to promote socializing, Although hangovers are temporary depressive dips where reading, writing, and philosophizing may not be the first thought.. at least not until the bathroom, nsaids, and coffee.