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Anyone else not enjoy the season change to Spring?

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Soniastrumpet1984 · 30/01/2025 07:34

I know this is an unusual one but I get seasonal affective disorder for spring not autumn.
In my neck of the woods, there are little signs of spring coming, and it makes me feel very low. Once it's here I get used to it and like it, and I enjoy summer but its the change that upsets me. Anyone else?

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AlisonDonut · 30/01/2025 08:19

Don't you enjoy the first warm mornings when you can leave the house without a coat on?

iwishihadknownthis · 30/01/2025 08:17

I love spring but I do find summer tricky, mostly because I’m overweight. Hoping to change that this year.

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Soniastrumpet1984 · 30/01/2025 08:17

Kittkats · 30/01/2025 07:40

I get very anxious and low in spring. I’m not sure why. It’s definitely my least favourite season though.

Me too

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Soniastrumpet1984 · 30/01/2025 08:17

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 30/01/2025 07:45

They are there, you just have to look closely. I’m Hertfordshire, and the trees are starting to bud and the daffodils have started to poke their way above the soil. Lots of bird song in the mornings too.

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Exactly the same where I am!

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Soniastrumpet1984 · 30/01/2025 08:16

CheeseDreamsTonight · 30/01/2025 07:38

I find all season changes difficult. It's like I'm used to one then have to get into another and find them enjoyable eventually but feel an ugh when they start to change.

This is me!! But I don't get it for autumn or winter

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Macrodatarefiner · 30/01/2025 07:48

PrincessOfPreschool · 30/01/2025 07:41

Where are you living? I see no signs of spring and I'm on the edge of London. Maybe too desperate. I have a hyacinth in my kitchen which just bloomed and smells lovely, but that's about it.

You must be seeing snowdrops and daffs pushing through, I'm way up North and that's all underway here

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 30/01/2025 07:45

PrincessOfPreschool · 30/01/2025 07:41

Where are you living? I see no signs of spring and I'm on the edge of London. Maybe too desperate. I have a hyacinth in my kitchen which just bloomed and smells lovely, but that's about it.

They are there, you just have to look closely. I’m Hertfordshire, and the trees are starting to bud and the daffodils have started to poke their way above the soil. Lots of bird song in the mornings too.

Clearinguptheclutter · 30/01/2025 07:44

No I’m the opposite

up here (greater Manchester) the light is increasing by the day and the birds are getting more vocal

PrincessOfPreschool · 30/01/2025 07:41

Where are you living? I see no signs of spring and I'm on the edge of London. Maybe too desperate. I have a hyacinth in my kitchen which just bloomed and smells lovely, but that's about it.

Kebabbky · 30/01/2025 07:41

I love spring but I do feel for you because I struggle with the change from spring to summer and can’t wait for autumn to start.

Kittkats · 30/01/2025 07:40

I get very anxious and low in spring. I’m not sure why. It’s definitely my least favourite season though.

CheeseDreamsTonight · 30/01/2025 07:39

I absolutely love spring once it really gets going though. It's my favourite

CheeseDreamsTonight · 30/01/2025 07:38

I find all season changes difficult. It's like I'm used to one then have to get into another and find them enjoyable eventually but feel an ugh when they start to change.

Chocolatecustardcreamsrule · 30/01/2025 07:38

My DP has SAD but the start of spring means the end is in sight for him. Every day there being a bit more sunlight is already starting to cheer him up. Does more light not improve things?

Macrodatarefiner · 30/01/2025 07:35

I wonder why?

I LOVE the signs of life emerging