Dear Doctors: I am a junior in college.
I enjoy being around people, so I live in the dorms. Last year, my roommate was depressed, and I also got to feeling down. This year, the girl I live with is cheerful, and I’m having a much better time. Can you “catch” moods from someone you live with?
Dear Reader: Your experiences with two very different roommates have led you to a theory known as emotional c…