What causes you to feel different in the winter compared to the summer(not the obvious)

Question

But the feeling of "clarity" in the winter and that feeling you just can't explain, but it feels really great; anyone know why that happens?

Answer 1

The winter usually brings a sense of clean and fresh.

And the holiday time and beauty of it brings happiness.

It wakes up your senses.

In the summer the feeling is hot and muggy.

Sometimes people tend to feel stuffy.

Answer 2

dense cold air contains more oxygen...

Answer 3

it's just a seasonal thing for some people, it was kind of embarrasing for me because i jus got happy in the middle of class, and wanted to do a tad out of the ordinary lol. its completely normal though so dont sweat it =]

Answer 4

Daylight is the cause longer or shorter daylight

Answer 5

this is a good one.

Answer 6

I find the autumn to be my period of optimal well being.  Winter, as much as I love it, involves getting little sun and spending a lot of time inside the cave (indoors), neither of which are conducive to feelings of well being, at least in my circumstance.

I will say that there are few pleasures that match a nice crisp day (-5 to -15°C) out in the snowy woods on cross country skis.

But going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark gets real old real fast.

Answer 7

For most people it works the opposite way (feeling better in the Summer rather than the winter) but what you are describing is known in the realm of Psychology as "Seasonal Affective Disorder" or rather the phenomenon of one's emotions being affected more than usual by the weather.

It sounds as if your "case" of it is on the mild end of the spectrum, nothing to be concerned about.  Generally those who should worry are those who experience severe depressive symptoms during their "off" season, for instance dramatically increased self-blame, loss of self-esteem, or increased suicidal ideation.

Your own emotions would hardly even fall under the category of a "disorder" since you are feeling better in one month than the rest, demonstrating a healthy attribution reflex.  I only mentioned the disorder to highlight the probable mental pathway that is being taken.  Please feel free to research SAD a bit more on your own if it interests you.

Answer 8

Very clear cold days seem to make me feel good too.  I think it is the combination of high air pressure and low humidity.  The greater the humidity the greater the partial pressure of water vapor, hence the lower the partial pressure of oxygen to your brain.  I think this is also the reason rainy days are downers, because air pressure is lower and humidity is up.  Also you must stay inside and have to feel like a prisoner.  

Answer 9

it's just hope the human brain feels that differemce for different things like seasons, weather, etcetra. hope this answers your question, and is a good explanation.  

Answer 10

I'm taking a wild guess and say it's maybe because it's almost the end of the year, and we reflect upon ourselves, our struggles, and our accomplishments.  It can also be the holiday season, we get to spend quality time with our family and enjoy one another.  

Answer 11

My clarity comes in the summer....but I do recall while skiing on a crisp day feeling clarity....for me, its a matter of getting enough exercise and sunlight.  

Answer 12

In the winter the air is drier, so it feels better on your skin. With low humidity, your not going to feel that sticky, almost dry but still wet feeling. It is also colder (duh) so the air is more dense, so you can breathe a little easier.