How much does the weather affect your mood? I think I'm pretty sensitive to it. On the weekend we had some sunshine and I felt on top of the world! I had extra energy, plans to get lots done this week, and re-start loosing weight (I know, it's a constant battle for me). Then Monday I woke up to rain. My mood dropped, I felt exhausted, and I've just wanted to curl up on the couch ever since then.
There looks to be only one day of sun in the forecast this week - Friday. I feel like I'm just holding on until that day and maybe the one day of sunshine can carry me through another week.
I'm the exact opposite for some reason, I always get very happy when it rains and every once and a while I feel really down when it's sunny outside. I can't explain it. Although lately it's been storming every single day and it has started to put a damper on my mood.
ReplyDeleteHold out until Friday! (:
I feel you! When it's cloudy and/or rainy, my mood goes in the toilet. I've been discussing it with my therapist and she's very suprised how affected I get by the change in weather. The sun'll come out tomorrow!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon this blog today. I have been dealing with depression since I was 16. I'm 23 now. I was doing pretty good until a year ago when I was assaulted by my own brother. He was on drugs so he doesn't remember it but I do. I have panic attacks that brought me to the er because I thought my chest was caving in. Everyday is such a struggle and I can't seem to find anyone to talk to. I want nothing more than to be happy but its so hard. Does it get any easier?
ReplyDeleteI'm 38 I've been dealing with depression since elementary school & the past 5years axiety/panic attacks. I feel the sameway, no one to talk to or maybe its just i don't want anyone close too me know how bad I'm really doing. I struggle daily from the moment i wake up till i lay down, only to cry myself to sleep. Praying i don't have to wake up to face another day. I do 1 hour at a time cause 1 day at a time is to much. Keep pushing forward.
DeleteWeather and mood go together I find. Sunshine makes me feel happy and full of energy then when the rain appears I feel sad and exhausted. Although after a hot period i do enjoy a summer downpour. Keep in there. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah never cared for the rain-sadness, sunshine-happiness stereotype. I'm sure if you lived in the kinda place where it rains everyday it may kinda give a gloomy feel, but I've always loved it. Always thought the best kind of a day is a rainy Sunday where I could just lounge around and read or whatever. Maybe i'm totally weird though ;-)
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't live in one of the rainiest cities in Canada i might feel differently :-)
ReplyDeleteExactly how I am. Is there anything that we can do? It does help if I leave lots of lights on in the house and try to have crafts to busy myself with. I know when it is rainy, dark and gloomy I do lots of baking. <3<3
ReplyDeleteExactly,weather and mood are extremely related.Rain is a weather that dissapionted my but sometimes it will make me feel warm.Sometimes,when my tears drop without informing,rain is there to comfort me.Sunshine is absolutedly good too.It makes the sky more beautiful especially the rainbow appears.XD
ReplyDeleteOh, the weather has a huge impact on my mood! I just seem to have more energy and I feel a lot "lighter" on sunny days. Funny enough, though, I wouldn't want to live somewhere where it was sunny every single day because then I don't think I would appreciate the sun as much.
ReplyDeleteI think about it almost everyday. Hope everything will be okay.
ReplyDeleteHow to be happy? When you live in a world with rain clouds everywhere.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of 2012 i relocated from a highland region to a coastal region. The weather is so unpredictable here because of the ocean. Whether it is hot and breezy or cold and wet, i just cannot concentrate as i used to. Sometimes i finish a day with swollen feet, throbbing headaches and extreme fatigue. This is causing anxiety because i cannot be productive like before. These symptoms are however improving. Hopefully my body will adapt to this weather by the end of this year. Thanks for pointing out this. I have been looking to understand my horrible experiences in past few months.
ReplyDeleteThe weather drives my moods to go all haywire, hot sunny days send me into an aggravated depression, when downcast and low temps i seem to thrive. It seems odd, but that is how it is for me, all this hot weather sends me into a panic, then depression.I need to find a neutral climate so I can be happy no matter the weather. Because I am finding the Midwest isn't cutting it. Great question by the way.
ReplyDeleteI always feel really tired and sad when It rains I hate it do much. Dosent help that I live in scotland it always rains here.
ReplyDeleteI feel like that too. when the sun shines and when it's warm, i'm happy and like to do something; but when it's cold or rainy, i just want to stay inside my bed all day. i can get really depressed when the weather is not good. and i hate winter..then i'm always depressed..
ReplyDeleteWeather can greatly affects the mood. During rain, we tend to be emotional thinking the rain are tears falling from the sky and we can remember the bad things that happened to us from the past. There are many factors that can affect our mood. All we must need to do is to control ourselves.
ReplyDeleteRainy days always seem to get me down too. It has been cold and rainy the past two days, and it has made me overwhelmingly depressed. I can't find a way out either, it also doesn't help that I recently moved away from home. Maybe you can find comfort spending time with loved ones, or friends.
ReplyDeleteIm quite sensitive to the weather, after this summer, now the autumns starting to begin, its taking me some to adjust, the clouds coming make me feel quite suffocated but i need to see the posistives in this time of year, cosy nights in, nature, hot chocolate, maybe il start doing some cooking xx
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