Yes! Thank you for drawing attention to this! I’ve struggled with seasonal changes since I was a child (according to my memories and my mother’s). I finally realized it’s a change on all somatic levels, though I agree the light is a critical piece. It also changes scents--open windows, plant matter, warmer + moister air. Feelings--bare arms, lighter garments. Sounds--again open windows, more birdsong and lawn care machines. I now say the first warm day of spring disorients me, and I’m at peace with that.
My husband said last night that he usually wakes up before the alarm goes off but not now, and as a result, he was late to work one morning. He’s not an HSP, but the time change is still affecting him.
Yes! Thank you for drawing attention to this! I’ve struggled with seasonal changes since I was a child (according to my memories and my mother’s). I finally realized it’s a change on all somatic levels, though I agree the light is a critical piece. It also changes scents--open windows, plant matter, warmer + moister air. Feelings--bare arms, lighter garments. Sounds--again open windows, more birdsong and lawn care machines. I now say the first warm day of spring disorients me, and I’m at peace with that.
Yessss to all of this!! I agree it’s on all somatic levels. Thank you, Ema!
Thank you, I definitely needed to hear this today.
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My husband said last night that he usually wakes up before the alarm goes off but not now, and as a result, he was late to work one morning. He’s not an HSP, but the time change is still affecting him.
It’s a rough time for many!