One of the weirder things for me is that while winter and fall don’t trigger much for me in the sense of seasonal depression, I do find that my ire is usually higher in summer.
Maybe it’s the weather, maybe it’s that folks tend to be out and about and louder and I’m just the classic old-guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn (if I had a lawn). Perhaps some of it stems from being more of an introverted personality. I’m more asocial than most of the folks here and I prefer a relatively low-hum drum level of base noise over the raucous sounds of a celebration. Could just be that I find it easier to deal with the cold where I can just add layers versus the heat and humidity. There’s only so many layers you _can_ take off before people are likely to call the cops on you.
Whatever the root cause summer isn’t actually my favorite time of the year and this summer has been particularly hot and humid. As a result though I’ve tried to focus on healthier habits. Less fats, lower sodium and sugars. More keeping hydrated, more vegetables. I suppose in some way this is my chance to get a jump start on trying to be healthier so when the weather does get cold and rainy and I can’t get my body moving, I’m not backsliding as much.
You can’t change the conditions outside (climate change not withstanding) but you can change how your habits shift to adapt. Amid all the different things I’ve learned while trying to navigate my depression, the need to adapt is probably the biggest. It’s uncomfortable and difficult at first but once you find a path that works for you while also being positive forward momentum it gets a little easier. If you’re still trying to find your route don’t get frustrated, it’s going to take time. One thing, one small step, just take it at your pace.