Even slight changes in schedule can impact mental health. For office workers, workflow might change. If other people are out, you may be doing extra work to compensate. Vacations: Typically, you think of vacations as relaxing and calming, but for some people they can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. You may worry about spending too much money while on vacation — and being with certain family members could be difficult or stressful.
Psychosocial issues : Has there recently been a divorce in the family? Children and parents might be shuffling from one place to another, which can cause a lot of stress. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellHealth. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. These choices will be signaled globally to our partners and will not affect browsing data. We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
I Accept Show Purposes. Key Takeaways Seasonal affective disorder is usually linked to the winter months, but it can happen in the summer, too. The pandemic may have raised your risk of developing SAD this summer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign Up. What are your concerns? Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.
Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Related Articles. Do I Have Depression? Types, Symptoms, Seeking Help. Bipolar Disorder in Women. Other symptoms are opposites, like the seasons themselves. Winter sufferers often feel sluggish, sleep more than usual and tend to overeat and gain weight. By contrast, summertime depression often brings insomnia, loss of appetite, weight loss and feelings of agitation or anxiety.
Summertime SAD can also create an increased feeling of isolation. If misery loves company, SAD sufferers can find plenty of other people to commiserate with during the dreary winter months. But during summer, most everyone else seems to be having a great time. It remains a puzzle why some people experience SAD during the months of fun in the sun.
Some research suggests that it can be triggered by too much sun exposure or oppressive heat. Other scientists have theorized that allergies play a roll , or that people are responding to shifts in sleeping habits during summer's lighter nights and bright early mornings.
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