Do you think seasonal sadness is a real thing?

[domenico07]

An example is feeling more depressed in fall or winter as compared to summer

[Fuentes]

I live in sunny california so maybe but palm trees and cool weather always keep me in a positive mood. But when i lived in a grey skies and snowy area growing up i can say it was depressing waking up to that everyday in a shitty enviorement when i was younger

[joeldalton]

Yes, and I get it bad in the winter.

[On_cloud_wine]

I feel like some girls are more motivated to find a boyfriend right before the holidays so they’re not so lonely, then break it off when summer comes around

[joeldalton]

cuffing season

[On_cloud_wine]

@joeldalton wow.. I didn’t know there was a term for that.. “ Cuffing season refers to a period of time where single people begin looking for short term partnerships to pass the colder months of the year. Cuffing season usually begins in October and lasts until just after Valentines Day. ... It makes sense, then, for cuffing season to be impacted by the weather.” -from some source lol..

I saw your comment about your seasonal sadness… I thought you mentioned something about being married with children?

[joeldalton]

yeah, the two are unrelated. I get very mopey in February. I have a light that's supposed to simulate sunlight and that helps. Although next year, I'm going to the Bahamas, lol.

[On_cloud_wine]

@joeldalton I think it’s somewhat related because the askers question opens doors. I’m always asking “why”, trying to find a reason to things, but we can leave it alone. The door remains closed…. What do you mean you have a light that simulates sunlight… don’t you live in the sunshine state?

[joeldalton]

I’m saying I don’t necessarily need to ‘cuff’, just get mopey. I live in the South, but it’s still dark at 5pm. Everything is dead and cold. Plus I can’t dive in the winter.

[On_cloud_wine]

@joeldalton I feel ya.. Once time changes and it gets dark at 5, it’s like I have to wake up early or the whole day feels gone. But a light that simulates sunlight.. still curious what that is? Like solar energy decorative lights?

[On_cloud_wine]

Like these twinkle lights make me happy: m.shein.com/.../...cs-Bulb-p-2821302-cat-2306.html

[joeldalton]

They aren’t decorative…look on Amazon for “happy light” by verilux. But your lights are cool.

[On_cloud_wine]

@joeldalton something I’d use for reading but thanks for the reference! Now I’m debating on a portable travel makeup light to stash in my purse.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (the proper term for what you're talking about) is a real thing, yes.

Source: www.mayoclinic.org/.../syc-20364651

[red324]

Yes. I don't do well in the winter.

[Little_Bumblebee]

Yeah, winter depression is a thing. Because there's usually less light so you get less D-vitamin.

Trust me, a lot is being affected by it here in my country.

[ewok737]

Yes, it's real.
I lived in Chicago for a good part of my life.
Seemed like it got cloudy in November and the sun didn't come out again until April.
Got that seasonal funk, cloudy, cold, snow.
Moved to Phoenix sunny most every day, actually look forward to cloudy rainy weather now !!

[exitseven]

Yes, it hs to do with the length of daylight. I start to feel sad right after Halloween. Daylight savings time is over and it gets dark very early. And it will be 6 whole months until winter is over.

[ChrisMaster69]

Yes it is a real thing.

a lot is down to sunlight but also is down to people not often seeing people in the street, it’s raining or freezing cold, you often don’t have much time to chat in the rain and cold.

[JustinTimberlegs]

Try getting a high lux lamp to Mimic sunlight when you dont have as much daylight

[Anonymous]

I think it can be yes. I know it definitely seems to effect some people I know.
I seem to be lucky though as I enjoy getting outdoors in all seasons.

[RawIronhide]

Not seasonal depression but seasonal depression, last week I was making homade pizza and realized I was out of orgino, that made me sad af!

[Anonymous]

Seasonal affective disorder is a diagnosable condition. So yes it's a real thing

[witness1]

That is not an opinion, that is fact. Look up Vitamin D in relation to day length and Dopamine. The question here is, how susceptable are you to fluctuating Dopamine levels.

[Charliefretz329]

I believe this is how it affects me

[Likes2drive]

I’m sure the weather always makes a difference on peoples moods

[Clarke498]

Let's hope not, because I've felt like shit recently
(but for real though, yeah I believe it)

[Charliefretz329]

Absolutely! I suffer from SADD and without daily sunlight I become depressed.

[Lillie_xo]

yep i get it in summer (´°ω°`)

[dragoblack]

Absolutely, especially when stuck inside.

[Ninani]

Yes.

[karaspara]

Yes it really is

[Joker_]

I'm sad every season

[whereismymindd]

Yes!