“It was really stressful – it causes anxiety because you don’t know what will happen next if it floods.”
CALIFORNIA, USA – Some experts call the third Monday of January the saddest day of the year, also known as Blue Monday, the lowest point in mental health after the holidays and gloomy winter days is shown.
But if someone is feeling down, they are not alone.
Sacramento therapists say it’s normal to feel a little depressed when confined indoors, and some feel anxious and sad because some people don’t feel the rain or storms stop.
“It’s really stressful. You don’t know what’s going to happen next and when it floods you get anxious…” said Ashli Castellanos, who was out shopping for food during the rain break on Monday. .
The gloomy days of rain are affecting the mental health of those forced to stay at home and worrying about the safety of their families.
“Weather definitely affects our moods. Look at places like Washington and Alaska, where it can be six months of constant light and rain, but high rates of depression and isolation. We see a high percentage of them doing that,” says Nercy Basulto. Fuentes, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Sacramento.
Basulto Fuentes says this happens because people can’t get out.
“It’s definitely more stressful to keep all the kids indoors. I always say the weather is the hardest part of being a parent. So I just can’t do my normal activities.” School was canceled one day last week because of the storm.Yes, it’s about to start.”Lots of indoor activities,” said a mother of four who was out with her kids on Monday. Katie Donato said.
Some people find that the weather is affecting their mental health when they stop enjoying what they used to have, when they lose motivation, or when their anger spikes.
But there is such a thing as taking a spiritual vacation.
“I think we’re thinking, ‘OK, we’re in a box and we can’t go anywhere,’ but we can even take a little break or a mini-vacation. You know, I We think of it as a vacation in Hawaii, and yes, it’s great.” I may be misunderstood, but we don’t always have that luxury…” says Basto Fuentes. Told.
She also said you can take breaks with self-care, such as a good shower or bath.
Rain lover Lalique Montesini invites you to imagine the rain you see for the first time.
“What you see, what you hear, what you smell, discover the beauty that appeals to the senses. Experience it with fresh eyes,” said Montesini.
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