Posted by kribensis on April 27, 2014, at 10:26:25
In reply to Springtime Depression Tree Pollen Allergies, posted by jrbecker76 on April 25, 2014, at 22:37:29
THANK YOU for posting this. YES this is ME too!
I had severe allergies this time of year as a kid (runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, etc) and while I seem to be mostly free of those symptoms now in my 40's, I get much more depressed each year from about late Feb- late May. Here I am trying different antidepressants and last year in March was also in the dr's office asking for an antidepressant (that I didn't end up taking and then was "okay" until same time this year when I couldn't stand it anymore).
I have noticed that it is the worst time of year for me. Antihistamines always made me feel worse. I also gain (unwanted) weight at this time each year even though I am making sure I am exercising as normal and eating as normal. Even doing a 'cleanse' doesn't seem to help that much. I then lose the weight in summer/fall without doing anything different. It is like my whole body totally slows down, depression etc.
I also live in a climate where there is lots of rain during the winter/not that much sun but I feel much better during the winter than in the Spring. Everyone else is always happy this time of year when the sun starts to come out and I feel like crap.
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