I am absolutely savoring the last few cold weather days. Opening all the windows to make it as cold as possible inside, putting on my comfy sweatshirt and leggings, making hot tea. I don't want it to end 😭
@dyani For real. I 100000% have reverse SAD, where I struggle with depression more in the summer.
It's so hot, I'm so uncomfortable in my body for months. I can't do anything, moving around is awful. My pain levels are worse when I get overheated. It's terrible. I'm already excited for autumn
@MsHearthWitch SAME! omg have we talked about this before? it is hard to get any sympathy about hating summer. My body cannot regulate my temperature in summer. I was born this way. It is not a choice! I have been trying to think of ideas this year for what I could wear that would prevent skin from touching skin (which i have identified as the ultimate uncomfy, and when sweat happens). The best I can come up with is wearing tights to add a breathable barrier between skin. Not a great plan lol
@dyani IDK if we have, but yeah... not many ppl out here hating summer. And like, I'm not unsympathetic to ppl who struggle in the winter. It's dark and cold and I know that trips a lot of depression switches.
For me something that I discovered last year from someone in my crafting discord is a body deodorant called LUME. It's a cream and a stick. I use it under my tummy and "down there" stay WAY fresher, even in ridiculous heat.
@dyani This year they released one that is combo deodorant AND sweat control I wanna try.
But yeah, it's AMAZING and I love it.
Then I just tend to wear a bralette to keep the boobs off my chest, and loose fitting natural fibers for clothes. It's what people in warmer countries wear and they're definitely onto something.
(also I was totally born w/o the temperature regulation ability, it sucks ASS).
@MsHearthWitch i am definitely going to try using antiperspirant on other places besides underarms this year. Lume didn't work for me, it's like it made different bacteria grow instead, i was sad. I do use a natural deodorant that DOES work and it stays active for like days. Best one i've tried! Idk if it's just this special situation with my specific chemistry or what. I can share it if you want but you seem pretty good to go with lume!
@MsHearthWitch i am always trying to find better clothes for summer. i bought some linen pants, crossing my fingers i dont hate them. so far it seems like i cant have any fabric on my legs or it's too hot. i did find one specific brand of bralette i love but they don't last long before the elastic goes. i need to find other brands to try. and for tops i have to do tank tops. do those come in linen? i better search!
@MsHearthWitch@dyani 🤝 I hate summer, too 😭 It last used to be okay and tolerable like, 20-25+ years ago? Now, I'm just feeling more miserable every year. Also reverse SAD?? Is this a thing?? Because d*mn yeah. I feel best in colder weather, and I don't even mind the darkness so much these days. Autumn can't come soon enough 😭
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