[Skylark33]

Today is a glorious, warm, sunny day, which tells me (for some reason) that I am supposed to feel happy - I don't. Summer and sunshine depresses me because I feel as though I should be out and about enjoying my life and making the most of the beautiful weather. I don't want to feel this way but I do and I have done for as long as I can remember - not all the time, but certainly when I am depressed.

I forced myself to go out for a walk today because I thought I should. I walked around a beautiful lake and took photographs - and I felt anxious, miserable and tearful most of the time. I couldn't wait to get home.

I like the cold, winter nights when I can feel justified in coming home, locking the doors, putting on the fire & heating, closing the curtains & blinds and settling down to listen to music, read a book, or watch the TV - or, on the rare occasions that my boyfriend is around, having a romantic night cuddling up together.

Does anyone else ever feel this way and, if so, do you have any suggestions on how to beat it?

[Rohag]

Hello & Welcome, Skylark33! I have not experienced this, but "Reverse SAD" is a recognized phenomenon: BBC article.

[Skylark33]

[quote=Rohag;2365225]Hello & Welcome, Skylark33! I have not experienced this, but "Reverse SAD" is a recognized phenomenon: quote]

Thank you Rohag - I had no idea there was such a thing as Reverse SAD - but it fits exactly. The article really strikes a chord with me - even the trigger theory makes sense. It was on a lovely Spring day in June that my ex husband announced he wanted out of our marriage! This time of year has always been tough for me but it's definitely been worse since then - it had never even occurred to me before. Unfortunately the article doesn't address how to deal with it.