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Heat got you down? Summer seasonal affective disorder is MORE deadly than winter depression, as suicide rates peak during spring and summer months
Mail on line ^ | 4 July 2023 | STEPHEN M. LEPORE

Posted on 07/05/2023 3:14:48 AM PDT by dennisw

The two seasons' appear to have opposing symptoms, though both result in poor moods and reduced pleasure, according to the Washington Post.

Whereas winter depressives may tend to oversleep, overeat and feel sluggish summer depressives may feel insomnia and have a lesser appetite.

Researchers also note that summer depressives tend to be more agitated, rather than the lethargy shown in winter depressives.

The disturbing truth to the higher levels of suicide may be in energy levels, according to Rosenthal, who is publishing a book on the disorder.

Those who feel suicidal during the winter may not have the energy to actually commit suicide, whereas the agitation of summer depression may convince people to harm themselves.

Summer depressives may blame the weather, including even high pollen counts, for their agitation.

Suicide rates tend to be higher in the summer months, according to researchers Heat, pollen and humidity are cited as triggers for summer depression Researchers recommend cooling strategies and therapy By FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

While seasonal affective disorder is often cited as a problem for many during the winter months, researchers have found that suicides and mental health problems peak during summertime.

Researchers are saying that the summer version of SAD needs more research put into it, as it has gone under the radar compared to its winter counterpart.

'It certainly deserves more study, certainly deserves more concern,' Norman Rosenthal, the psychiatrist who first described seasonal affective disorder, has said.

In fact, suicides are at peak from the summer months until October, both recently and historically.

In 2020 and 2021, suicides in America peaked from May until October, dipping for the colder months, according to the CDC.

In historical research, suicides have peaked over the summer months as well.

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To: dennisw

Its only been hot in Atlanta for two weeks. 🙄


21 posted on 07/05/2023 7:41:34 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: PrincessB

Seems reasonable to say that this is a year round disorder....and always has been. The difference is...we’re all different. I live on 4 hrs of sleep year round..but have a nap about 2 for about 1/2-1 hour. done that since i was a kid. And my 3 younguns...we all took naps with mom.. I’m 79...and still have the same routine.


22 posted on 07/05/2023 8:07:59 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: dennisw

Anyone believe the CDC??


23 posted on 07/05/2023 8:08:28 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: dennisw

I can see how this could be true.

As we get older our radiator begins to fail. In our youth we have a network of micro blood vessels and arteries near the surface that help to cool us. As we get older not only does our skin lose elasticity, the network of the blood radiator breaks down. Hot feels hotter and cold colder when we get old.

My late Dad became to hate summer and could not tolerate the Oklahoma heat, I am at the same point. Yesterday I was determined to defeat the self-imposed hibernation and spent the day in the shop. I was exhausted at the end of the day and I won’t go out needlessly today until late this evening.

I absolutely hate summer but this is not a new thing. You can usually put on enough clothes to be warm comfortable but you can’t ever take enough off. What a revolting thought for and old person.


24 posted on 07/05/2023 8:11:22 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Procrastination is just a form of defiance.)
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To: dennisw
"deserves more study"...aka....derserves more grant money.

That's what all these damn studies are about.

I remeber an old study: "Why do more accidents happen at this intersection"....That led to "speed lights"...which they took awaay in our area....because all the accidents were either working for the city or were the "poor" locals...I'll let you guess the demographics.

25 posted on 07/05/2023 8:22:21 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Sequoyah101
As we get older our radiator begins to fail. In our youth we have a network of micro blood vessels and arteries near the surface that help to cool us. As we get older not only does our skin lose elasticity, the network of the blood radiator breaks down. Hot feels hotter and cold colder when we get old.

True but even at age 70 you will tolerate hot cold weather better when you are in good health. Along with a strong circulation and a strong heart. You can beat the heat in Oklahoma if you have a swimming pool and use it 3-4 times per day. My HOA type of community has a swimming pool that I use lots in the summer.

26 posted on 07/05/2023 8:28:54 AM PDT by dennisw (Never attribute to incompetence-stupidity, that which is adequately explained by malice)
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To: dennisw
Summertime Sadness

Lana Del Ray

27 posted on 07/05/2023 9:17:15 AM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighborhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn)
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To: jkrecker416

Same here.


28 posted on 07/05/2023 11:24:55 PM PDT by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots. )
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To: dennisw

“Hot town summer in the city

back of my neck gettin’ dirty and gritty
Been down isn’t it a pity
Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city’’.


29 posted on 07/05/2023 11:28:37 PM PDT by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots. )
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To: dennisw

I think they make up names for this or that condition and then try to market drugs to sell for it.


30 posted on 07/05/2023 11:41:36 PM PDT by citizen (Put all LBQTwhatever programming on a new subscription service: PERV-TV)
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