Why Does The Hot Weather Affect My Anxiety - #16 Anxiety United QE
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- The perfect timing for a question on anxiety and hot weather. I've made videos about the heat and anxiety in the past and it still seems to bother me at times even now. So let's take a closer look at why the heat or hot weather affects levels of anxiety.
Todays question is: I wanted to know why the heat affects my Anxiety. I used to love the sun, but the heat really gets to me. Does anyone else suffer with this? ?
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I totally relate to this. I think for me it's because it brings on the same sensations as panic. My heart beats faster, I get sweaty, feel kinda weak and faint, etc... It sucks! It's like you said...the thoughts make it worse!
I hate that you go through this but I'm also so glad that I'm not the only one going through it.
Spot on!
OMG billy you just described exactly what goes through my head when it’s hot 🥵
Yes which is why even during cold weather/seasons... although I miss a nice hot/warm shower (pre-anxiety/panic days)... I now shower with semi cold showers because the hot temperature takes me back to that adrenaline rush feeling 😫 ..... which it's also a bit difficult for me to exercise just the same. The heat has become my enemy. 😭
I guess the only way to combat this enemy is to gradually expose yourself to it. To prove to yourself that there is no threat. Easier said than done tho, I know.
@@anxietyunited I've noticed how it's all in my head because when I'm rushing... the temperature can be warm close to hot and it doesnt give me any anxiety because I'm already distracted with what I have to do next.
But when I'm free to worry lol i give worry all my energy. (A learned behavior i know 😔) it's a bad brain habit. I need to learn how to change the perspective. 😫
Me too I use to love hot showers but not anymore
Yes, really sucks because I used to adore the heat & even the humidity in my younger days and now it seems so scary & anxiety- provoking
This makes so much sense to me. During a panic attack, my body heats up. It’s only natural that unstoppable heat will trigger more anxiety in me.
I’m so glad somebody spoke about this I always felt I couldn’t talk about this but now I can. For me it is the hot hair aswell I really struggle at night time especially!
WOW!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy I found this video I could honestly cry. I have struggled in the heat for years. I live in Australia so when it gets to around 40 it’s REALLY HARD!
I see 70 year old men walking in the heat like it’s nothing and I struggle to water the plants in the backyard for 2 minutes in the heat.
It makes me feel so anxious. My main fear is dizziness and passing out, collapsing or dropping dead at any moment so when I’m
In the heat it makes me feel like it’s DEFINITELY possible. It makes me feel so dizzy and faint and just...... wow
I always feel like I have a physical Illness with heat intolerance being a symptom. I’m always googling which disease or disorder it could be because it’s just insane !!!!
I hate anxiety
Same here. Every damm hot weather. My anxiety feels like im going to pass out or i might be having heatstroke or similar deadly scenario.
It's summer once again in the pacific
Same here 😢😢
Heat intolerance is connected with anxiety for sure ,it's a real condition
I’ve been in this constant state of anxiety and depression for like 7 months. Im Canada, our winters are pretty long and rough and I thought maybe the warm weather would help but It’s only made it way worse. I’m normally a total outdoor person and this anxiety has robbed me of literally everything I enjoy. Glad I found this video and know that I’m not the only one that now avoids going outside. I’ve come to the point where I’ve decided to probably go on a medication. Anything that will allow me to do the things I enjoy. This is no way to live
Did you go on medication
I know what you mean bro. I love working outside and this summer triggered my anxiety. I am waiting for blood tests and then gotta see a doctor to go on medication cuz I just don’t wanna feel like that anymore. I’m so happy I found these comments and other people relating to my situation. Man. 😣
My "spring/summer" anxiety makes it difficult to breathe. I have a constant feeling of a tight chest. I'm almost certain it's from the heat. Does the medication work? Any suggestions?😔
I have the collapsing passing out fear! It’s my Main issue
Yes I feel the same way you do
Me too
I took my first solo trip to Dominican Republic this week, and I’ve been having panic attacks since I got here because I feel like I can’t breathe due to the humidity. IT’S DAY 5 AND I HAVEN’T DIED YET - so I don’t know why my god damn brain keeps thinking I can’t breathe?! I was laughing out loud when you were saying “JESUS CHRIST” because this is exactly how I feel right now 😂 I am SO god damn annoyed with myself. This was supposed to be a magical trip, and I literally panicked the entire time thinking I can’t breathe…ughhhhh. Thank you for this video. Hahaha
Same feeling. I was born in italy but raised in the Philippines. I just came back here in philippines for vacation. And just had a panic attack outside the market area. Got my hands lock up. Now im having a hangover from the panic attack. Can't breathe outside my room 🥲
@@Navarrobassist I’m so sorry to hear this!! 💔 Try to get a really good sleep in tonight, and start your morning tomorrow slow with a breath work video off of TH-cam! I hope you can relax enough to enjoy your vacation. Sending you all the love!
I'm glad to see that I'm not alone. The very thought of summer depresses me. I can be in an air conditioned car and the site of that fire ball rising in the morning gives me anxiety. Most people associate life with the beginning of spring and summer while I always feel more alive in colder climates. I used to work at a fast food restaurant, I would go and sit inside the deep freezer and feel so peaceful. A lot of my work is outside so its especially hard for me. I've heard that "hot yoga " has helped people with this.
Beautiful comment ♥️♥️
I DESPISE summer ,it's like being in hell ,autumn is my favorite season
You are saying exactly what I have been going through for years. Being I now live in US. It’s even worse than UK.
Heat and humidity make anxiety much worse. You are the first person that is mentioning this, seems most people are not so less bothered. Spring time I start thinking of the next several months.
We should live much further north. Can’t wait until the first frost.
I was only outside for five minutes and my anxiety started I had to get back in the house
@@familyfunanddrama3604 same here
I loathe the summer weather, the humidity, the sweating and the aggravation I feel! It triggers my anxiety & makes me panic! As a woman, worrying about wtf to wear, feeling unable to go out in the sun without fake tan on, it's another level of anxiety! I feel like a prisoner during the summer months, I don't feel stressed like this during any other season!
Heat makes me feel terrible. One of the things I hate most is loss of energy so that I can't go out walking as briskly and so far with the dogs which is a major factor in my daily mental health wellbeing.
Thank you. I've had heat exhaustion multiple times and the most recent brought on a mini panic attack, but it was because I was doing intense sport! Karting in a suit and helmet at speed on a very hot day! Thank you for helping me recognise that I wont overheat or get heat exhaustion from relaxing or small exercise, I've just got to take it easier when racing, and control my thoughts
Hi, I find your video very interesting.....yes anxiety is very much about thoughts but not only. I spend this summer in my parents house in south Italy....gosh I was terribly annoyed by the strong sun and heat....it was not only about thinking....it was a real feel since also other family members were suffering because of the heat. I coped with buying a thermo bottle so water could stay fresh when I used to go out, tank top, and shorts were helping also. Concerning the car I studied all the possibilities to make the car stay cool....cover all the window and the top....always....even if you have to use your car many times....on you tube I saw a big umbrella for cars....it is a bit expensive but it is amazing.....otherwise buy self reflective barriers which are a way cheaper.....then use hat every time. Another thing that really helps me to go through the summer is staying in water:sea, river, swimming pool.....I mean there is always an option to find a water place and not always spending a lot of money....idk how is in UK but I heard you guys have nice community swimming pool. Then when you have a scary thought think about something that makes you laugh so you break the cycle of negativity.....I know it is hard but anxiety cannot win over our lives.
OMG. So Glad I ran I into this videos of yours. Like you I used to love, enjoy and work in the heat. Had a couple episodes of panic attack in late 2017 then developed anxiety issues. Now I have issues when working in the heat too. I couldn't relate until you brought it up in this video. Thanks.
Greetings from Jacksonville Florida! For the last few weeks most days have been in the high 90s F, humid, with heat index up to 109. I take my dogs out for a walk and am practically in tears by the time the second one is walked. It is so hot that there is no way to be comfortable, and the discomfort triggers the anxiety. I have air conditioning in my house and car, and sit in the house at 82F with a hoodie on I’m so cold. To me, it is the inability to be comfortable that is the anxiety trigger. Too hot outdoors, too cold indoors. Nice to know I’m not the only one with this issue of heat triggering anxiety.
Shirley, I’m in Orlando and can relate. Your comment on this post stood out to me. You hit the nail on the head when you said it’s the inability to be comfortable that triggers it for me.
@@brianshank1419 Hi Brian, this reminds me of what I wrote and now I know why the last few days have been so difficult! After a few pleasant days last week we are back into furnace temperatures in the afternoon again and my mood has been dark. Too cold in the house, too hot outside, constant discomfort. Plus trying to do household chores makes me get hot and then I get chills when I stop to eat or rest. Odd how the brain works as I have noticed being uncomfortable as well as my moods turning dark but forgot that the discomfort is what is likely triggering my anxiety. Brace yourself for another few scorchers this week. And I'll try to remember that the discomfort is causing the anxiety, not me just going crazy.
I notice when I am in the sun too long, I get really dizzy. If I do any type of physical activity in the sun, it gets bad really fast.
Me too bro... I've been like this 6 years now. I'm always avoiding sunlight and I live in Southern Arizona.. really hot 115° 🔥🥵
I have never really liked the heat throughout my life but since my anxiety took hold in 2022 I have found myself terrified of the heat and in the summer I find myself constantly checking the weather app to see how hot it’ll be that day and what I need to do to stay out of the heat. It’s soul destroying. Literally from May - August my anxiety is at its worst. I now refuse to go abroad to go to a hot country. Before 2022 I had no issues with this
The hormones released that make you sweat mimic the hormones released when you have a panic attack. The sensations are the same. If you are sweating in the heat a lot , it is important to have balanced electrolytes: magnesium, potassium and sodium. You can counteract the hormone cortisol with more sugar. Basically, drink orange juice and it will help the anxiety naturally.
Absolutely ,heat literally gives me panic attacks ,even before I get panicky I feel the affect of heat on my body triggering all those physical symptoms of panic attack
This is how I feel. I know that my therapist says I should expose myself to the heat and to keep exposing myself to it. But today is set to be 40c in Britain and I already have anxiety just thinking about it.
Dude I feel the same - I hope the best for you
😮 you're not alone
Yes, l can relate to that. Have to have a cool fan on in the house to make me feel better.
Extremes of temps effect me. With heat it is a feeling of being stuffed up and not breathing freely. In the extreme cold the mechanical heat can cause similar sensations. It’s also confining. Mechanical can be regulated more easily. Good AC in the hot summers of PA USA is priceless
Totally with you. I actually get panic attacks and during the summer, I feel stressed and unhappy. But with the first drop of rain and of temperature, I flourish!
I relate totally with you, high temperatures makes my anxiety to its highest pick and cannot go outside.
Me too ,I feel like I am an animal in cage but everything is better than being outside in heat
humidity gives me anxiety. i went from from a dry climate to a humid climate and the humidity gave me a suffocating sensation. left after 3 days back to my dry climate.
Yes , humidity plus heat ,horrific
Yes. I’ve had those irrational thoughts about the heat too. Panic attacks. I used to love the heat & humidity but since 2021 that’s all changed. So relatable. I thought it was just me.
Have you found anything to help with the heat anxiety? I have it too. I'm struggling, and it's only May! Any recommendations? 😔
I have panic attact for almost five years now i feel that im not normal during summer over 105 temperature triggered my panic attack . Las vegas is hot during summer time. If i start to work at 4pm i left home early not to catch the heat. I dont want to take synthetic meds
No, I haven’t found any remedies other than deep breathing & mind over matter but that can be unreliable. Am I right? Luckily it’s been mold so far this summer.
@@maritesdalton1347 sorry to hear this. Seems unbearable. Stay safe, positive & cool whenever possible. Breathe deeply. Not sure about meds since so many are temporary only & addictive.
@@kthippie6004 Luckily it’s been a mild summer on the East Coast so far. That has helped. Deep breathing & Trying to stay in the moment. Now we also have to worry about the Canadian wildfires though. Take care & be well. If you find a solution…please share. 🤞🏼✨🥵
You hit this on the nail for me, I use to love the summer now I hate it because last summer I had a panick attack because I woke up sweating from the heat now summer is coming I’m bricking myself
HOT WEATHER MAKE PEOPLE FEEL ILL AND ALL ANIMALS SUFFER TOO LOVE COLD WEATHER⛄⛄⛄
I was born and raised in the tropical weather. Oh i know how hot it gets here. I remember in high school, we had to march under the blazing sun, my recommendation is not to be bare. We who live in the hot weather all year long doesn't go out without clothes. We don't do sunbathing and all because it's not something enjoyable and it really stings the skin once the sun hits. Just forget about the sunbathing if it's something becoming unenjoyable. Usually later in the day when the sun is about to go down and the sky has more clouds, that's when we see people having their shirt off.
feeling it right now, we're facing a major heat wave now in Brazil, even during the winter, and it's causing a severe panic attack to me right now, it's so unpleasant.
I have the same issue and this is a nightmare: I go into panic attack as soon as I feel it's hot and there is no way of stopping it, unless I go back inside and grab an icepack and turn the A/C on at 60 F and it will take me 15 minutes to recover. And everytime I feel I have a heatstroke or heart attack or that I can't breathe anymore. I also noticed that coffee was making those panic attacks even worse: as soon as I was outside for 2 seconds my heart will go to 160 BPM and I feel like I am paralyzed and I can't even move and I don't want to talk to anybody. So now I am off the coffee but it's still bad, it will happen in a few minutes and my heart will start jumping. And I hate it. I can't even mow my lawn or if I really had to mow it it will be at 6 in the morning because the heat goes bad. I took an EKG, checked my blood pressure, did blood test, checked blood oxygen, nothing's wrong with me and people don't understand why I get like that. And i don't know what to do, and I live in Texas, so here it's bad 4 months in a year and I have been stuck at home this year. Last year it was not that bad, I was able to cope with the heat but this year it's impossible, as soon as it gets around 85 or 90 F I can't go out anymore.
I am exactly the same way! Each March-Sept I can't breathe!! It's hot/pollen/the air seems thick. Each year seems to get worse. I'm struggling. Have you found anything to help? I can't wait for November!! 😔
the heat the hyperventilation the sweating
Not just hot weather ,sometimes the oven working makes me anxious and heating during winter also causes severe anxiety .Summer anxiety is a real condition btw ,entirely legitimate,I have it my ENTIRE life,even when I dry my hair ,the heat makes me panic ,I have to pause and continue later since I have long hair
I have the same thing as you. whenever I expirience any type of heat wether its a hot shower, hair dryer, excersize it triggers symptoms. Did you find any way to stop it? I think gradually exposing yourself to heat is the solution
@@MB-vh3by no sadly ,only avoiding heat helps ,right now in July in Serbia we are having extreme heat waves and I stay inside under AC nothing else helps 😢 summer is my horror season ,I despise even going to sea ,I completely gave up on it ,hope you are feeling better
Boy you hit the nail on the head when you said we make any damn excuse to what causes are anxiety to get bad.
Edit: omg the hot carrrrr man lol I feel you there even having AC I’m like fuck this I’ll let it run and wait to get I
😮 yes sir me too it started 2 years ago when I had a heat stroke when I was helping my friend and it made my anxiety go crazy because it was scary I've been going through anxiety for 12 years now but for some reason now when it gets hot my anxiety goes through the Roof is it summer now in San Diego I'm trying to reprogram my brain if that makes sense you're not alone
I had a panic attack in some really hot weather here in the US today. About 100 F or about 38 C. I felt like I couldn't breathe, or that I was going to faint or be sick, or that I was just going to die somehow. I feel and think a lot the same as you so I'm glad I found this video.
I also feel this in humid weather a cant breath😢
Please help me what to do in this condition
Just keep your sleep good and spend some time in air conditioner and take breath with nose brother im also facing this problem
Furthermore, I lived in Florida for 13 years and wasn’t bothered by the heat. Now that I’m back in New England, I can’t take it as much. Need shade. Need cold water.
Its bizarre how we create these irrational fears. Theres no rhyme or reason to some of this stuff.
I’m glad I ain’t alone now I’m stronger hearing I’m not only one
I never had anxiety to this level, I had heat exhaustion a couple months ago, and now it’s the end of summer and my anxiety is so bad and my depression kicked in i thought I was going crazy but thank you for this video someone I can relate to
Same here . I had heat exhaustion last summer an this is my first summer I’ve had bad anxiety
I'm experiencing panic attacks and anxiety .and hot weather makes me feel like I'm dying .
Interesting video I can relate to this is it because my anxiety it might have a little part to do with it now but when I was younger I didn't mind summertime at all the Heat? Forget about it but as I've gotten older the more I can't stand it. I won't deal with it. I'll go outside in the evening when the sun's getting ready to go down I can tolerate it then. Which makes me a night owl. I just don't like the heat the humidity I love the sun is beautiful but its effect In the Heat of the summer can go to hell hahaha good video.
I had this today at sixflags I thought I was gone pass out while everyone else look normal even old people and people with jackets look normal I barely had on clothes and felt delirious and I’m in panic mode until I got on the bus and left I felt normal
i live in Los Angeles, CA and it is SO hot here. I have had anxiety pretty much my whole life and am on Lexapro and Welbutrin. As a lot of people already know, we are in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and are required to wear masks when we go into any shops. I never liked the sun or heat. I sweat a lot on my face, armpits, insides of elbows, insides of knees, boobs, butt, you name it. The heat is so uncomfortable I usually get sick after 5 or 10 mins of being in the heat. My skin starts to hurt really bad, it literally feels like my skin is boiling off my bones.
I went to Ikea today and had a full blown public panic attack because of the heat. During spring, summer, and fall here, i usually stay inside. 70*F is usually the height of the amount of heat i can handle. I absolutely hate it. I try my best to not go outside because it hurts my skin so much.
waiting for cooler weather,
kitty
I went outside on my back Patio for five minutes and my anxiety started triggering because it’s so hot and humid out there
@@familyfunanddrama3604 yes and I also panic in a hot car that have no AC ,ugh ,it's like hell
mine is the opposite. my anxiety is horrible when it's cold out.
the summer heat is the worst thing for my anxiety
By the way there is a name to describe what you feel and it's called thermophobia. Definition from the internet: "An abnormal and persistent fear of heat, including hot weather and hot objects. Sufferers from thermophobia experience anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. To avoid heat, they may live in a cold climate, wear light clothing, stay indoors on warm days, and avoid hot water and hot foods". I also noticed if i go by a warm object that I start getting anxious. Lots of people experience those problems and you don't have to live in a hot country to experience it Temperatures as low as 20 degres can trigger those anxieties. To resolve it, so far you have to exercice on a daily basis, and the most important thing: do not drink coffee because caffeine will trigger those feelings without doubt.
Feel so good to not be alone, boyo''
Exactly like my simptoms.....
I don’t know how i came up here watching the videos and click on yours but i can understand , Anxiety is something like a feeling of nearly death. As my observation the weather has triggered your Anxiety but the reason is not weather, the reason is you are been depressed from along time, lake of sleep, worrying about future or work or financial or family matters for a long time, and these issues are adding to the brain step by step, its like a Volcano Brust. The hot weather triggered your all stuff out leading to anxiety attack. And Anxiety is also linked with stomach problems. This symptom will decrease when you totally understand where is it coming from.
Not true ,its heat intolerance which triggers panic attacks,some people are genuinely extremely sensitive to heat
its 40 degrees here in the Philippines, and my anxiety worsens
I agree
If I remotely go into the sun I go into immediate panic and need to have ac blasting on me to in order to feel normal again. This is nothing short of torture and I’m happy there’s only 3 months of hot weather in nj
But in the winter time yes my anxiety is still there but the winter time doesn't affect me like the summer time does
My favourite time of the year is spring around April May. I hate the heat and hate the cold!! I’m designed for Goldilocks weather
I love cold ,it makes me calm ,heat scares me
@@SRBOMBONICA86 same here
Never ever had weather anxiety before, ive had mild anxiety for years but this summer i have developed full blown heat anxiety,im so glad its getting cooler because ive spent 3 weeks not going out and just watching the temperature gauge, ive hardly eaten ive lost 10 pounds im just a nervous wreck,even thought about buying cigars to calm my nerves and ive not smoked for years. I personally dont know what started it off but i do know its been really humid this year like no other year ive known so feels very oppressive like you are suffocating slowly, i usually look forward to summer as it dont last long in Scotland,i usually love gardening and growing plants but ive not set foot outside because of this anxiety. I have also been watching the weather forecasts as well and now fear thunderstorms and they have been predicted more or less everyday,never had this fear before either,its just an end of the world fear,i just wish i knew what happened to cause this,its crazy i just feel like barricading myself in the house and dying, the only change this year is that i turned 45 nothing else changed,its like a pre-programmed thing, never ever felt like this before been constantly tired been sleeping alot more as well. If this keeps up a docs visit will be needed i cant live like this. I totally get where your coming from these thought are irrational its just getting to the part of the brain to understand there is no fear necessary.
The same thing happened to me, I coach a small baseball team in my community and hot weather is something we look forward to keep on training. Then anxiety happened to me, suddenly warm weather triggers anxiety and sometimes severe panic attacks. The saddest part is I live in a tropical country, 😭😭😭
Hey man I’ve been going through the same thing I just wanted to check up on you and see how your doing
I have the same thing!! I'm 46. Each spring/summer it seems to get worse. I feel like I'm suffocating. My lungs are tight. This seasonal/heat anxiety is awful. Have you found anything to help?? 😔
@@aswanghalimaw so sorry to hear this. Hope you are managing.
I'm struggling with it now in hot weather I was OK until the hot weather came in.
95 outside and legit just left work cause my anxiety got so bad since it’s hot. Feel like I’m over heating and gonna faint
I had a heat struck during a Fourth of July so every time summer comes or Fourth of July my anxiety gets really bad and tbh lately I haven’t been able to sleep for two weeks cuz anxiety
I watch the video and it seems that you are talking about me 😀
I feel horrible in heat when I get eandom hot flashes horrible
Same here😢😢
Put rap music in the intro to an anxiety video, great, outstanding, very helpful.
Seriously? You're moaning about that? 🥱
@@anxietyunited Typical responses to anxiety are sensitivity to sound and light but hey, your testosterone must outweigh cortisol more than the rest of us.
It was an observation lad.
It was by no means intended to be aggressive, I'm not that bloke, just a personal observation.
@@jordancolligan1724 my bad. Observation noted. Hope the heat isn't causing you too much stress this week.
One answer....... Yup!!
Try living in Queensland with anxiety
I couldn’t walk today
This Meeee ughhh 😩😩😩
fucking vegtable soup lol i use a battery opperated hand held fan its fab :)