Anyone Else LOATHE the Sun??

[LostInNJ]

I found this article about Summertime S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

tesh.com/articles/are-you-s...

It was nice to know I wasn't alone. Typically it's the coming on of winter that brings people into their depressions. However, for me, my whole life, my depressions would come on as Spring began. And summertime? Forget it. It's hard to even leave the house. I live in Manhattan so I can't hide in my big puffy winter coat. My anxieties that bring on sweat causes me to be drenched by the time I reach the subway. And the sun. I live across from the Hudson River so thankfully, the sun stays away come morning. But the afternoon...it lights up this apartment even with the blinds closed until almost 8 o'clock at night. My mother and I recently moved here so no curtains as of yet - just those cheap blinds that come with the apartment. So trying to relax and cool down after being out all day suffering with nervousness and panic is near impossible. My anxiety causes me headaches. Especially when it's hot. Therefore, the big bright sun doesn't help.

I count the days until the cooler and colder weather returns. Is there anyone else who feels this way??

[ashesb03]

I like a little cooler weather. But its winter, like after Christmas that gives me the blues. I'm anxious though all through the year. Lol

[Cam49]

I live in Oregon so we get our share of rain. I started taking Vitamin D and that helps. So I guess for me, it’s the rain and snow that I don’t like. I also had some traumas happen and they were always in Fall/Winter. Maybe you relate the time of year to a bad memory?

[Strongest123]

Oh wow!!!! I can’t believe I’ve met someone that feels better during the winter!!!! I can’t wait for the cold winter months to arrive. I don’t know why but I’m the complete opposite of most people. I love the winter!!! I guess it’s got to do with our chemical makeup. SAMSON

[LostInNJ in reply to Strongest123]

Yep…winter couldn’t come any sooner. I guess it’s being able to hide under all those clothes lol. I also feel it gives us a reason to stay indoors. I don’t have to hear “get outside go for a walk get some fresh air snap out of it” anymore. It’s “hiding” that’s in a depressive’s nature so yeah cloudy days feels comforting. Like being under that blanket we never wanna get out from under!Amy

[kenster1]

winter guy myself not a fan of summer at all.