Rain in California

It seems Californian residents are experiencing SAD-type problems due to an exceptional number of gloomy days for the time of year. It has rained almost every day for weeks, which must be tough if you are used to almost wall-to-wall sunshine.

Apparently it is producing a low mood among the general population in the area as well as affecting individuals who are susceptible to Seasonal Affective Disorder. See more details in articles Mental health experts’ tactics for rain blues and Lack of sun have you feeling glum?

I wonder if it makes a difference what kind of weather you are used to. Maybe we adapt a bit to a sunnier or cloudier climate after living in it for a while unless we have serious problems with SAD.

I know that here in Scotland a bright day makes everybody much more cheerful and grey skies and rain make everyone a little grumpy at times but we still keep going through the grey and rain in both winter and summer. (At least the rain is warmer in summer!)

I lived in the South of France for a year as a student and almost always felt cheerful because of the sunshine - maybe it takes a little longer to adapt and get used to it!