Snowfall And Depression

[AngelaMc]

Today we had about 8 inches of snowfall. And as crazy as this sounds there is something about a good snowfall that makes me happy, and lifts my spirits. I already went out and shoveled the walks and cleaned off the car.

So my question is, am I the only one that feels this way when it snows? Usually during the winter I experience depression, but when it snows it's different, it seems like I feel good. Maybe because the snow is so bright and it's not as dreary outside and dark looking. What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Alex]

Snow doesn't bother me at all, even when it's a snowstorm. I think it's about the brightness in the sky which is why when it's cloudy people feel it's oppressive and dark.

While the weather can influence what you do and how you feel, it's a small contributory factor as most people who are depressed will have other mitigating factors such as poor sleep, or not looking forward to doing things and often bad weather is just an additional factor. I doubt you can be depressed just because it's a dark day, but you have less incentive or motivation to do things. That's how I feel in any case.

 

[janemariesayed]

Maybe because when the snow first falls it looks clean and bright. It is rare so we look at it as beautiful. I am depressed but not because of SAD, yet the snow always makes me feel good. Once it's turned all sludgy and grey, though, it isn't so appealing. I don't really like it to feel too cold either.