Posted by brynb on March 22, 2013, at 8:19:45
In reply to suicides are highest in spring, posted by alchemy on March 17, 2013, at 13:14:29
> I always wonder what is the reason for higher suicide rates in spring. You would think our bodies would be "happier" with more sunshine. And if it were just because of light and circadian adjustments, why not fall?
> The first time I went into the hospital was may.
> What i really have a hard time with is feeling more lonely anxiety with longer and warmer days. I cannot seem to reason with my head that I shoulnt feel this way! It's easier for me when I am down to have the weather match my feelings. When it is sunny, I think for me it is harder because I feel guilty for not being outside, claustrophobic, like the world is out there having fun. Or maybe it is because I feel more aware of how down I feel in the presense of a "happy sun"...? The days are already too long for me, and when it is lighter longer it makes it even harder. I even hate the cold and am more likely to go out when it is warmer, but I have found that the mood part of me suffers. Does anyone identify with this?
I identify with a lot of this, Alchemy. My irritability has been at an all time high lately and I can't find a solution. The weather has been so awful and cold in NY that I have no desire to go outside, but when it warms up I become incredibly guilty-feeling if I don't take advantage of the sun and warmth. I don't get it.-b
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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