Posted by Lao Tzu on May 25, 2010, at 13:02:06
In reply to Temperature/Humidity Energy Levels, posted by Lao Tzu on May 24, 2010, at 16:42:14
I don't know which has more of an effect on mood, temperature or humidity. For instance, today is 80 degrees where I am at now, but the humidity is 59%. My energy levels seem okay, a little less than say, a 60 degree day. So I am not quite sure of the connection. I was also thinking that perhaps, some people experience low mood in the Spring/Summer due to a high pollen count in the air, which would affect histamine levels, like people with seasonal allergies. Fluctuating histamine levels could possibly have an effect on mood. Still, I don't know how valid the connection is. I do know that before I was on Risperdal, I had more allergic reactions and felt more depressed in the Summer. Whether this is due to histamine, or temperature, or possibly a low magnesium/calcium balance I can't say for sure. Maybe it is due to a combination of factors. I can say that after balancing my magnesium/calcium ratio the depression is less severe even in the hot summer months when my energy levels are not all they could be. So I believe temperature and humidity may be variables, but there are other variables as well and you can't definitely conclude that temperature and humidity are the main cause for low mood, but may make it worse if you have an intolerance to heat and tend to have a depression marked by low energy.
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