Hmm... Let's see...
I've never been greatly dependent upon anything. I guess I probably couldn't live without a sweater or coat. It might sound a bit sarcastic, but that is not my intent. I have fibromyalgia, and cold weather often makes things a lot worst. Sometimes I even have to walk around in the spring or summer with at least long sleeves.
By the way, Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches,...
While it is not a deadly disease or disorder, the pain it causes can get so intense during cold weather... [intense is an understatement]