Why Does Rain Make People Gloomy And Sad? This Is The Explanation!

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JAKARTA - Have you ever felt that the weather affects your mood? For example, sunny weather makes you very excited and feel good. However, when the sky starts to get cloudy and it rains, the mood becomes more gloomy, sad, and sad.

During the rain, you are suddenly lethargic, think sad thoughts, daydream, and don't want to do anything other than stay at home.

A study in the journal Science found that about nine percent of people hate rain because it causes feelings of anger and unhappiness. The rain also triggered people to write something negative on social media.

There is a condition called SAD or seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. These conditions generally come in winter, but can also be found during the rainy season.

Symptoms of SAD include a consistent bad mood, irritability, frequent feelings of guilt, difficulty concentrating, and loss of desire to carry out daily activities.

If you have SAD, it will make your body feel weak and sleepy all day long when it rains. However, sadness during the rain is not necessarily SAD as long as it is not diagnosed by a doctor.

Clinical psychologist in San Francisco, Tecsia Evans, Ph.D., said that rain can indeed affect mood and behavior, plus people are prone to feeling lonely.

Tescia says, although it's tempting to turn off the lights and lie down and cover yourself when it rains, make the choice not to. At the very least, keep the lights on and don't cover your blinds.

Julia Samton, MD, a psychiatrist at NYC's Manhattan Neuropsychiatric says, "I encourage people to really try to make sure they walk outside, even when it's cold and rainy," she says.

"Even if it doesn't seem that bright, you'll still get UV exposure, which can help regulate the body's circadian rhythm and improve mood."

Tescia encourages you to stay active even though it's raining. Whether it's watching comedy movies, making crafts, listening to cheerful music, or reading books.

When it rains and you get sad, try not to lie down or daydream by the window. Better, get up and do fun things. Julia even suggests exercising at home to increase endorphins, which can have a positive effect on mood.