{"id":2028912,"date":"2026-07-06T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2028912"},"modified":"2026-07-06T10:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:05:00","slug":"im-a-skier-so-i-hate-warm-weather-can-you-suffer-from-seasonal-affective-disorder-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2028912","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather\u201d \u2014 Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No skiing here for a while. Credit: mountsnow.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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We are well into summer and we have passed summer solstice,<\/a> signaling the start of the warmest part of the season.<\/strong> It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in\u2014and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to watch (sorry, baseball fans), and I get uncomfortable in hot weather.<\/p>\n

This got me thinking: is it possible to get Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)<\/a> in the summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is SAD?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

SAD is a type of depression that is related to changes in the seasons.<\/strong> Most people who suffer from SAD have depression that onsets in the fall and continues through the winter. It is more common for those living in more northern latitudes. As spring and summer come around, the symptoms tend to get resolved. About 5% of the US population suffers from SAD annually.<\/p>\n

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SAD is more than just the \u201cwinter blues.\u201d Credit: ADAA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is unclear what exactly causes SAD, but there are several theories. <\/strong>The reduced sunlight during fall and winter can cause changes to your biological clock, serotonin levels, and melatonin balance. All of these can disrupt the balance of sleep patterns and mood.<\/p>\n

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