seasonal affective disorder

Because we are individuals who are multifaceted, and have different experiences as well as diagnoses, our moods can be affected by various things.

Some people may find that their mood is affected by the weather, certain emotional triggers, or the events that are happening around them; while others may find that their mood fluctuates as a symptom of their health condition — maybe even all the above.

What do you think your mood is most affected by?

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It’s muggy in my neck of the woods today, and my POTS symptoms are flaring big time. While I love the transition from spring into summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, the change in seasons — and the changes in weather that come with it — can take a toll on my symptoms. On the one hand, the rapid shifts in humidity trigger migraine attacks and my worsening allergies seem to exacerbate all my other chronic illness symptoms. On the other hand, the hot weather and sunshine help me manage my mental illness symptoms better.

How do changes in the weather affect you? These could be seasonal changes, temperature and humidity fluctuations throughout the week, or those days when the weather seemingly cycles through every pattern imaginable. How do you take care of yourself before, during, and after these changes occur? ☀️ 🌧️ ❄️

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Whether you’re heading into winter in the Northern Hemisphere or summer in the Southern, the seasons are changing. With the changing seasons comes changing weather. And with the changing weather can come a change in symptoms.

For me, the weather — especially when it fluctuates quickly or when the seasons change — has a big impact on my chronic migraine, joint pain, and bipolar disorder.

Does the weather influence your symptoms? What impact do you think this current change in seasons will have on your mental and physical health?

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