Why do we feel bored easily on rainy days?

Why do we feel bored easily on rainy days? Photo: According to Healthshot

The relationship between rain and mood

Sunlight provides us with energy and triggers us to wake up every morning. With prolonged rains, our circadian rhythms and the hormone melatonin - produced by sunlight - are disrupted, leading to mood changes that make many people feel sad more easily.

In a study published by the University of Groningen (Netherlands), it was shown that less exposure to sunlight and reduced serotonin levels can lead to symptoms of depression or mood swings.

Causes of mood swings during rainy season

Little sunlight

Sunlight is essential for regulating serotonin levels in the body. During sleep, this substance is converted into melatonin. Rainy and cloudy days lacking sunlight can disrupt serotonin levels in the body, which can also cause poor sleep leading to mood swings.

Vitamin D deficiency

Sunlight and vitamin D are important in our daily activities. Rain can hinder the absorption of sunlight and this can also lead to vitamin D deficiency due to staying indoors for long periods of time. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Feeling isolated

Rain makes it difficult for you to move around, meet and interact with people, which can easily lead to depression.

Other reasons

Prolonged thunderstorms make many people think of sad memories, especially if in the past they have experienced losses related to natural disasters such as rain, floods...

Recalling painful memories makes it difficult for many people to go through the rainy season because they have to recall negative experiences in the past, which further increases fear and insecurity during bad weather days.

Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/vi-sao-chung-ta-de-cam-thay-buon-chan-vao-nhung-ngay-mua-1393315.ldo