Does anybody else really struggle in this cold

[Letmetakeaselfie]

I'm in the North West. Even though it's now March, it still feels like January, I really struggle to be outside and even with a thick coat and huge wooly scarf I'm shivering and find the wind unbearably cold.

Was outside today as part of my job and one colleague was in a cardigan and no coat, the other just a jumper and both seemed fine, yet I was shaking.

I'm not even that bothered about rain, it's just the cold. Every year in Dec-March I hate being outside and dream of living abroad, but there are way colder climates than ours. I just feel like I struggle with the cold more than other people sometimes, anyone else have this or know reasons why?
I'm not underweight either and I'm 30.

I take the bus and obviously windows are open due to COVID-19, i can't stand it, It's horrible riding the bus when they're open

Is your thyroid 100% ok? I’m hypothyroid and feel cold most of the time ( I might shed a cardigan on a sunny afternoon in July)

That's a good point, I can get it checked out, are they even doing such appointments these days in person?

I hate the cold too and live in Northern Scotland. I tend to wear thinner multiple layers rather than one thick jumper if that makes sense. I also have 2 sets of rechargeable hand warmers (one for hands and one for down my boots). I buy a lot of Uniqlo thermals for the winter months too that keep me cosy and I wear wrist warmers. If my ankles, wrists and neck are kept warm I feel better.

I think you should get your thyroid checked too. I'm the opposite and I'm always amazed when I'm out for a walk in a T-shirt and a thin coat and I see people with hats, gloves and scarves on. I don't think it's been cold this winter. Went out to a couple of pubs and a restaurant last weekend and didn't bother wearing a coat. I'm in the North too.

My DH calls me the lizard. I cannot self warm at all. I usually fight for higher heating but can't at the moment so have bought a heated throw which is absolutely amazing. No use out and about though but I hear you OP. I hate being cold and constantly cold and miserable.

I'm really struggling this year with the cold as well. I've found its even making my teeth painful, which is a new one for me.
I've got an electric throw which I use every evening, but doesn't help during the day.

I feel the cold and there has been a cold wind today but I don't think it's really been that cold.

As a PP said, have you had your thyroid checked?

@Malariahilaria

My DH calls me the lizard. I cannot self warm at all. I usually fight for higher heating but can't at the moment so have bought a heated throw which is absolutely amazing. No use out and about though but I hear you OP. I hate being cold and constantly cold and miserable.

@Malariahilaria could you please link to the heated throw you bought? I'm considering one for when I work from home as an alternative to the costly electric heater!

Worth checking iron levels too when I was anemic I never felt warm.

Thermal undies, fleece lined leggings, pure wool jumper, waxed jacket with fleece pile poppered in, wooly headband thing, long boots and gloves. Warm as toast.

I'm like this. I'm really struggle to be outside for any length of time as I shake with the cold.
I wear an oodie in the house. Use hot water bottles and cardigans at work. I take a blanket or a hot water bottle to the cinema because I can't sit still for long without freezing.
This week I've bought some real sheepskin insoles to go in my already fleece lined boots. They are nice and snug.

I absolutely hate it and I struggle massively in the cold. I'm miserable.

Same I'm trying to do 1000 hours outside with the kids but I can't bear being out in the cold. I'm even cold in the house with the heating on. Hope a heatwave comes before the oil runs out because we can't afford to buy more!

I’m in the NW too and it’s bloody freezing today especially in the wind. I took the dog out though after work and it was alright when I got moving. It’s always worse if you are standing relatively still and I agree with PP that layers and thermals are better protection against the cold.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FF6B5F9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_PG0235XSPZAZKTY3HVKF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 of course. This the one i have. It's not amazing, heats a bit unevenly but very very warm and cozy, apparently cheap as chips. I'm on teams calls all day wrapped up in it, much happier.

I struggle with the cold too, and find it worse now that I’m 60+. I wake up stiff in the morning and need a hot shower or session with the heated throw to get going and comfortable. It limits my activities, because I huddle miserably on the sofa to reduce surface area and conserve body heat instead of doing something.
Around 4.30 every winter afternoon, I get a dip where I simply can't get warm without the throw, my biorhythm, I suppose.
Dreading having to economise further with the oil, and usually have all the wheezes, like layers and thermals and hot drinks, but don't think I can go any further.
I even wear scarf, fingerless mittens and an ex theatre monk-like hooded fleece garment over my clothes, so I look very strange when answering the door. I can imagine rumours going round the village about the Victorian Satanist on the corner.

Merino wool base layers underneath down outerwear. It's the only way.

I am menopausal so love it when it’s cooler!! I echo what others have said about getting your thyroid checked. Also are you underweight? I lost weight through illness and was permanently frozen. Your body fat helps keep you warm. I am not advocating becoming huge but it’s something to look at.

@Malariahilaria

My DH calls me the lizard. I cannot self warm at all. I usually fight for higher heating but can't at the moment so have bought a heated throw which is absolutely amazing. No use out and about though but I hear you OP. I hate being cold and constantly cold and miserable.

My DH calls me the lizard too. . I'm currently in a thermal vest, t shirt and hoodie with a fleece blanket over me. He is in a short sleeved t shirt!

Op I’m exactly the same and in the NW too. I’m fed of being freezing. I can’t remember the last time I was properly warm. Even if my body is warm, my hands and feet are always cold plus my face. I hate my face being cold but I don’t know how to warm it up.