Why Weather Affects Your Mood
“Like many people, I often feel grumpy when it is windy – without really understanding why. Of course, really strong gales can be dangerous, but my morale always seems to suffer a noticeable dent whenever there’s the merest hint of a storm. In fact, human moods, and probably those of many other animals, seem to be profoundly, and often rather mysteriously, affected by what’s happening outside. We often talk of feeling ‘under the weather’ when the air is hot, still and humid. Grey skies often bring grey moods, driving rain is usually depressing and sunshine almost always lifts the spirits. The reasons why aren’t always obvious. The psychological and physiological impacts of freezing temperatures, driving rain and long, dark days seem clear enough.” w/ photo
