Does anyone else feel unsettled this time of year?

[JKDcot]

Don’t know if it’s the change in weather, or it getting darker earlier. Or even just thinking summer is over and now preparing for the end of the year. But I find it so unsettling? Feel a bit wobbly and anxious about life in general. Anyone else?

There is actually something call ‘SAD’ which makes you have a low mood in the winter.
You should have a look and explore!
www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

Yes!! I've been feeling just this today. And I got to thinking too that any of the bigger mental health wobbles that I've had have all been between September and November. It feels very ominous, I don't know why

Totally it feels ominous…. Maybe the wind and rain / storms hasn’t helped. Once I’m into winter I don’t mind it so much but it’s the shift that gets to me…

No, I love this time of the year.l, it just feels slower and more peaceful. Even little things like the tv and radio schedules returning to my favourite shows (hello Only Connect, Taskmaster, Grand Designs, The Unbelievable Truth, and Brain of Britain) relaxes me.

I think it’s ingrained in us from youth to feel unhappy at this time of year. For years we got sent back to school in September - all the stress of new class, maybe new school, harder work, homework. Back to the grind after a nice relaxing summer. It’s like a bigger version of the Sunday night blues.

I totally understand, yes, I have had that sudden feel of panic today as well. There is a little knot in my tummy knowing the days are shorter, it's dark earlier etc. I really get so anxious this time of year 😞

No, I love this time of year! Sorry you are feeling like that

In the past I loved this time of year but this year in particular feels different.
Whether it’s a combination of work and personal woes, the weirdness of it being so dark and dank, or a feeling of foreboding with all the news and warnings of life becoming even harder than it is now, yes I’d say it’s hugely unsettling

Thanks for sharing and kind messages. I really appreciate to know others opinion and also I’m not alone.

nothings wrong in my world at the moment and I’m so grateful for everything I have. I just feel wobbly and put it down to time of year. Like a giant Sunday night blues!!! A good analogy.

Yes,exactly those feelings you describe,with sleeplessness thrown in.I can't put my finger on it.

DH's health condition,though progressive, is largely under control and he is coping well-doctors are happy,etc.,but that's a "permanent fixture" on my mind and is nothing new.

Just us two at home now-the rest of the family are getting on with things.

I've only got one possible theory for my own situation,and that is that I still haven't got the September Syndrome out of my system after 38 years of teaching and 7 years into retirement!

I read this just after posting my reply,and you're quite right!

I personally love this time of year (except for the appearance of massive spiders). But at the same time, I can completely understand why others might find it difficult or unsettling - I know lots of people hate the fact that the daylight hours start to get shorter, and my mum (who is a keen gardener) hates the fact that things start to look less green and alive. My brother doesn't like this time of year either, especially the onset of colder weather.

I guess for a lot of people, it just signals the end of another year up ahead, and although I love it, it's very understandable that to some people that might feel depressing. And as PPs have said - obviously SAD is a real thing that affects a lot of people.

I hope you feel a bit more settled and happy soon, OP. Maybe it's because it's kind of the transitional period of autumn - hopefully you'll feel better once the season's bedded in a bit?

I normally like this time of year, My birthday this week .Dinner out with my family .and lunch with friends.cooler sunny days .However following a disappointing Summer and endless rain ,feel a bit let down TBH.

This is a bit dark, but years ago I read that suicides go up in spring and autumn, and down in summer and winter. Something about the transition upsets people.

I was trying to find evidence for some convo that suicides were highest around Christmas - found quite the opppsite!

It just feels like someone’s dimmed the lights this week. I love warmth of the sun on my skin and the freedom putting on a pair of sandals and sunglasses and just leaving the house. Now my house is full of soggy towels and drying rain macs. It’s the same feeling I get when I’m watching a brilliant Netflix series and I finish the last episode.

I often have a depressive episode in October but it seems to be hitting early this year, I think because summer was so naff. I’m doubling down on self care, have cut out alcohol and am trying to up my exercise to keep it at bay, but it’s an effort.

Yes, i feel unsettled and anxious right now and I don't quite know why. I get a little down in the dumps when summer is over but not usually like this..

This perfectly sums everything up for me and now I feel this for my children :(