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The interesting thing is that back in the early 1990s when I was a teenager and every time the weather was overcast and rainy, I would get down. But these days, I like to see that kind of weather. Kind of funny how I've totally changed. Portland's weather when it rains I've heard is like this misty kind of rain as opposed to the heavy downpours you get in the South.
One other point to make is that not everyone has SAD. Not everyone enjoys endless bright sun. In fact, after moving to St. Augustine, FL I made the discovery that the bright sun triggers TERRIBLE migraines. I had migraines before I moved here from the DC area, but nothing like this. I would LOVE to move somewhere cloudier. I also break out in rashes from the sun, not just sun burn, but actual rashes. I would say Florida is great if you approach it like the wealthy did in the old days, come in DEC or JAN for a month or two, three MAX!! Then get the hell out. We had 90s already this spring. I used the a/c nearly year round. Electric bills are HUGE!
I am looking to get out asap! St A Beach is great if you like surfing, heat, humidity, potheads, and your main ambition is to sit in the sun drinking cheap beer.
Florida has better to offer than this. Nice to visit St A downtown is much better, the beach has little charm.
One other point to make is that not everyone has SAD. Not everyone enjoys endless bright sun. In fact, after moving to St. Augustine, FL I made the discovery that the bright sun triggers TERRIBLE migraines. I had migraines before I moved here from the DC area, but nothing like this. I would LOVE to move somewhere cloudier. I also break out in rashes from the sun, not just sun burn, but actual rashes. I would say Florida is great if you approach it like the wealthy did in the old days, come in DEC or JAN for a month or two, three MAX!! Then get the hell out. We had 90s already this spring. I used the a/c nearly year round. Electric bills are HUGE!
I am looking to get out asap! St A Beach is great if you like surfing, heat, humidity, potheads, and your main ambition is to sit in the sun drinking cheap beer.
Florida has better to offer than this. Nice to visit St A downtown is much better, the beach has little charm.
I am exactly the same as you. When in the sun I sweat easily and end up getting 'prickly heat', very itchy and annoying, like you're burning. Does not happen all the time, but when it does, it's not pleasant.
And heat gives me migraines too, especially combined with humidity. But the thought of dry heat also fills me with dread, especially after reading a blog about the side effects of a heatwave in Phoenix.. hell on earth.
I am exactly the same as you. When in the sun I sweat easily and end up getting 'prickly heat', very itchy and annoying, like you're burning. Does not happen all the time, but when it does, it's not pleasant.
If you're referring to the same sensation I'm thinking of, I only get the prickly sensation in overheated indoor places in the cooler season; rarely in the warmer season, maybe because it has something to do with being constricted with more clothing. My ears tend to red when I feel too warm indoors. Anyone else?
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And heat gives me migraines too, especially combined with humidity. But the thought of dry heat also fills me with dread, especially after reading a blog about the side effects of a heatwave in Phoenix.. hell on earth.
I get headaches from heat + sun in combination, usually from walking a long time with little shade. Care to share the link from the blog?
I don't remember it, it was a long time ago, but it was about someone and their child, and the child became sick because of the heat. Even though people say dry heat is okay, that really put me off it.
I am exactly the same as you. When in the sun I sweat easily and end up getting 'prickly heat', very itchy and annoying, like you're burning. Does not happen all the time, but when it does, it's not pleasant.
And heat gives me migraines too, especially combined with humidity. But the thought of dry heat also fills me with dread, especially after reading a blog about the side effects of a heatwave in Phoenix.. hell on earth.
I always wondered if I was the only one who experienced that itchiness in hot weather. In TN my arms and legs (mostly) would always become strangely itchy when the weather got warm, and it drove me nuts.
Anyway, I give Portland a B-. It seems a lot like my climate, which I love, but 10+ degrees too warm in the summer. For what it's worth, I consider Bellingham a little too warm in the summer, too, although it's usually not uncomfortable. I rate my own climate a B+ or maybe A-.
If you are properly hydrated, wear the right clothes (loose and light colored), and don't forget to apply sunblock, you can avoid most of the symptoms you mentioned.
better yet, I'll just avoid the whole situation. I would rather bike at -50 than 90, truth be told.
Actually, even though I'm a firm heat-hater, I can bike in 90 degree weather and not be terribly uncomfortable. Stopping, however, is an entirely different matter. And the fact that after a 20 minute ride in 90 degree heat I'll need 30 minutes in an air conditioned 75 degrees (or less) to cool off. But during the ride, it's not quite so horrible. I'd rather ride in 20 degree weather any day, though.
Actually, even though I'm a firm heat-hater, I can bike in 90 degree weather and not be terribly uncomfortable. Stopping, however, is an entirely different matter. And the fact that after a 20 minute ride in 90 degree heat I'll need 30 minutes in an air conditioned 75 degrees (or less) to cool off. But during the ride, it's not quite so horrible. I'd rather ride in 20 degree weather any day, though.
Not to get too off topic but 45F is my favorite temp for biking. 20F would be fine too.
Not to get too off topic but 45F is my favorite temp for biking. 20F would be fine too.
Actually 45-55 is my favorite, but I'd take 20 over 90.
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SAD vs Migraines from Sun
