I miss Arizona sooo much. My anxiety began when I moved to foggy winter california. I had lived in AZ for 15 years and the first year I moved to Cali the sun didn't come out the entire month of Jan. I was flipping out and made my boyfriend put sunshine bulbs in every fixture in the house. What area are you in? Maybe I can suggest some of my peaceful places to visit.

I know what you mean, living here on the east coast, working outside as a surveyor in the summer can bring on anxiety. Cooling gear from HiVis is definitely needed for me.

Hey thanks Briggy, I thought I was the only person feeling this way. I work in doors now but stepping into my car is hell and driving long hours commuting just aint cool lol. I'll manage though, Thank you guys. Man I have always wanted to go to Florida I like humidity and vegetation. I was born in Southern Mexico and enjoy a humid day but this dry heat just makes your skin hard lol. ]

AnxietyFreak40 I feel for you, I had moved to Visalia and it was way too gloomy for me. I love sunny days but sometimes they are overbearing and I feel this hot sensation at the base of my neck and in my extremities. It is weird but also I notice that it is brought on by anxiety. I think I am too accustomed to being comfortable, Maybe I'm just a little b**ch lol. I live in Chandler AZ currently. I love AZ, just summers make me change my mind lol.

Hi yes I know what you all saying . I live in Mississippi. June Thru. September I hate sometimes it's to hot. Humidity.

Terri - What is it that you feel? Can you specify? Does the humid and the heat make you prone to anxiety?

Hey, I'd like to help, but I live in California's central valley, summers dry and temps 110+.
And I love the heat. And the sun, and the warm nights. Also just taking a nap in a dark room on a hot day.
So sorry, bud, can't help you. I can say, I'll take the dry heat over that east coast steam any day.

Thank you Scrofula for at least putting in a comment. It feels good to hear someone enjoys this weather. Maybe I should try to be more positive, you are right it does beat hot AND humid. I'll keep positive. You know what is funny, I sometimes like to watch old westerns set in the desert and it makes me feel a bit more comfortable. You just reminded me of that so thanks Scrofula.

I tend to get anxious when the weather transitions from winter to spring. It happened to me this February when it went from 20s and 30s to the 60s and 70s. I felt awful. There is a comfort factor about the cold that I like. And the warmth reminds me of very lonely days in the past and present, esp. as everyone looks happy walking around outside with friends. So cold to warm is a tough transition. But warm to hot isn't too bad for me.

Hey thanks, I never thought of soft transitions like that usually here in AZ it goes from cold to straight blistering lol.

If those AZ days are too much, have you considered trying to embrace the evenings? Nice breeze picks up, still warm enough for shorts, but such a relief, clear skies. Maybe late evening walks if your neighborhood allows that?

Yeah it sure does. You are right it is only like 5 hours that are extreme. Im going to stay positive and enjoy the weather. Plus right now it is perfect. Thanks for the positive outlook Scrofula. I appreciate it.

I'm with you. I actually feel sick in the extreme heat. I live in So Cal near Palm Springs and from July until October, it is unbearably hot--not as hot as Arizona, but hot--over 110 sometimes. You are wise to be conscious of how the heat affects you. Too many people ignore their negative reactions to the weather and wind up unhappy or seriously ill. Extreme heat is dangerous and can kill you if you are sensitive to it as I am and it sounds like you are. Take extra precautions in the summer like always have water with you. Wear sunscreen and a hat. Don't go outside when the temp is over 95 if you can help it and if you do have to go out make sure you aren't trapped outside more that a very few minutes. Try to park your car in a cool place and not in direct sun. If you don't have forced air conditioning in your home, you should go somewhere during the day that is air conditioned. Even if you have air conditioning, buy floor fans that increase the effectiveness of air conditioning. Eat a balanced diet without sugar. If you're sensitive to heat, you can feel sick after being in the sun or in a hot place for only a few minutes--so be aware of your bodies reactions and get to a cool place immediately, then put cold water on your face and drink water as soon as you start feeling too warm. I am dreading the summer but I stay in air conditioned places and stay out of the sun most of the summer so I survive. Good luck.

Hey ReaDyO

First of all don't feel bad for your anxiety nobody here will judge, we all suffer with this for different reasons and in different ways.
I moved from Ireland to France last year so as you can imagine heat and sun is a completely new concept for me lol
But wow the amount of things I was able to do because of this weather was great........ BBQs with friends, day trips, ocean swims, picnics, dining al fresco, laying outside watching the stars at night,

Maybe try and look at how this weather can be a positive aspect in your life rather than a negative- make a list and compare positive v negative.
Just an idea
Take care!!

My son is a sleep disorder technologist and he has told me about SAD. Seasonal anxiety disorder. I think the treat it with light , turning on your lights earlier or something like that. Anyway is pretty common and a neurologist will be able to treat it if this sounds like something that might help. Google, SAD

One of my favorite places on the whole planet is in Arizona... Sedona!!! Love it! Can't wait to go back. That said, I typically go in early spring or late fall to avoid any severe heat. I also have panic/anxiety about heat (indoor heating, hot baths, saunas, hot foods, etc.) and hot temperatures/seasonal shifts because it causes my rosacea to act up. I work hard to stay cool and balanced so that my body stays calm. So in that instance, I can trace my anxiety back to a physical cause for why I'm upset about it.