OCD worse in fall/winter: Does anyone else's OCD get worse in the fall/wintertime? I think maybe it's the combination of it being shitty and dark outside all the time, and always having to just be in the house. My friends are at college during that time of year too, so basically I just have zero distraction and it gives my brain too much time to overthink and create issues. I used to think I had seasonal affective disorder until I found out I had OCD, but I don't.

Yes! Living in the north, or far south, is not good for your mental health. In Sweden it is practically impossible to get the enough-to-function level of Vitamin D during autumn and winter. They even put Vitamin D in our groceries to combat the problem. I react even harder than my friends on the winter in Sweden, so I've already now started to come up with plans how to escape the Nordic winter next time.

your ocd feeds on your current mood. normally when theres nothing positive your ocd is gonna be like ha ha have this irrational fear and SUFFER!!! if its great weather outside literally grab your ear plugs and take a long walk. go to like one of those candy vendor stores and fill up on your favorite candy for home. if the weathers shit wrap yourself in a blanket light a candle and make yourself a hot beverage. quietly sing yourself like a lullaby or something and just embrace comfort. thats how i cope.

I live on the same latitude as southern Alaska in the US, and Scotland in the UK.