Is October the month of misery?

Monkeynut · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:22

Is there a reason why around october people are more miserable? Perhaps it's just me noticing nothing, but during october time there seem to be more arguments amongst family/friends, I read more comments that are rude on here/myface+, and in general in shops etc.

Are people ruder and more depressed in the october month than other months?

kiel367 · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:24

nope, its my birthday soon, got lots of birthdays this month

smokedog · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:25

Yes, its the start of Seasonal affective disorder. Happy winter losers.

semi-pro waster · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:26

Maybe it's due to the weather generally cooling off slightly ("when was it warm?" I'm sure some of you are asking) and we're heading towards winter and shorter days which for some reason makes people feel a bit miserable.

I'm quite happy with the cooler weather and the length of the days doesn't bother me much either but I recognise that I'm probably in the minority with this.

Moothead2 · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:27

I hate the shorter days. Setting off to school when it's barely light and then getting back just before the sun goes down is so depressing

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Craig1981 · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:30

October is a great month! Blizzcon and 2 weeks off work are 2 things I have to look forward to this month

Monkeynut · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:34

Very pleased with how my thread is going, serious responses in GD! I'm proud!

Nerusy · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:38

Market is prone to crashing on October too

Curunen · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:38

November personally - grey, grey and more grey...

fadetoblack · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:38

Hope not

Slinky1989 · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:39

I'm pretty sure there was some research into this and it was found that people are generally more depressed when there are less hours of daylight. So expect it only to get worse as the days get shorter.

Can't remember where I saw it but I'll try and find a link.

godinman · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:46

I am not miserable.

Am I? Do I look miserable?

I..I..just don't know anymore...

Yrkoon · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:49

my birthdays in october so therefore this month rocks

Glaucus · 6 Oct 2011 at 21:51

Lack of vitamin d from lack of sun, everyone's finished their holidays. Now it's just dark, wet and miserable slog till Christmas. Holidays means most people are skint as well.

MrMoonX · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:16

that thing were people get sad in winter, except its been hotter in october than ever before thing?

NeoReloaded · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:17

Because one day it's hot then it's freezing

Glaucus · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:18

MrMoonX said:
that thing were people get sad in winter, except its been hotter in october than ever before thing?

It hasn't the last couple of days. It's been dark, wet and miserable. You can even feel the crispness in the air, winters here.

Cosimo · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:18

October is fine, the misery starts in November when the clocks have gone back.

NightSt@lk3r · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:19

My October has been great thanks!

flibbage0 · 6 Oct 2011 at 22:28

3 factors.

1. Less daylight hours
2. Less Vitamin D, important for Calcium absorption
3. Psychological stuff like women wear more clothes (not kidding)