The phrase a full moon makes people crazy is not entirely accurate, however, it brings up the idea of how weather can affect people and their moods. This topic has gained widespread attention from researchers and psychologists. There even are a few novels and articles that provide the theoretical framework and analytic tools to fully understand how each relate to each other.

Rainy days and cloudy days are often considered sad due to their dark and gloomy nature. However, there is scientific explanations. There are sayings such as “Rainy day blues” or “Under the weather” but how accurate are these? The natural relationship between weather is cold is bad and warm is good. Wintry weather is often perceived from the body as hibernating; it causes the body to settle down and ultimately use less energy. Along with the sun, it can heavily affect your mood. Sunlight tells your circadian clock to stay awake and be active, while no light signals it is time to rest. Not only this, but serotonin is known to be released from sunlight. It is the key to a good mood and overall happy feeling, making you feel rested and energized. When it is cloudy or rainy, the sun is not out, therefore leading to lower intake and release of serotonin.

You can also see how this takes place during the warmer months. Increased warmth can lead to increase serotonin, but as the temperatures get to hot it can increase irritability for some. As the intense heat and temperature can cause you to feel miserable due to any form of action can lead you feeling tired, restless, or downright exhausted. It has also been discovered warm temperatures may increase stress levels it can affect brainpower by helping boost your memory, helping you feel more opened to new information, and even improving in attentiveness if you have ADHD.However, evidence suggests that people are more prone to commit suicide in spring and early summer more than any other season. It is not entirely set as to why this happens, but a few theories have been made.

A few consist of the increased sunlight exposure and solar radiation may cause a change in transmitter levels. Another is the rapid increased temperatures can trigger a mood episode, particularly with those who have bipolar disorder. Finally, the pollen count may cause inflammation in the brain and cause some mental health symptoms to worsen. While the weather changing alone may not prompt someone to commit suicide, it could be the trigger for some.

The question is, how can you help yourself to prevent the mood changes of the weather? A few is a mood journal where you document your mood and track now the different weather patterns may affect this. As well as keeping a weather forecast so you can prepare for low stress plans during hard days. When there is harsh weather, stay indoors and keep warm/cool depending on the outdoor temperature. Take time to relax and enjoy your day doing something calming. When indoors during the chilly weather, try and stay active to boost energy.