Read previewEven if you don't live somewhere known for breaking rainfall records, you've probably seen the effects of "sunshine guilt," as it's called on TikTok.
Sunshine guilt is when you feel anxious or guilty about staying inside and not enjoying a sunny day to the fullest.
Since you don't know when you'll have another opportunity to enjoy the weather, sunshine guilt is considered a form of FOMO (fear of missing out), she added.
Unlike summer-pattern SAD, sunshine guilt is "not a medical condition and does not typically cause severe mood disturbances or functional impairments," Hafeez said.
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Persons:
—, you've, Patrice Le Goy, Sanam, Le Goy, Hafeez, Nandini Maharaj
Organizations:
Service, Business, Mental Health America