+272 The vitamin D in sunshine releases neurotransmitters in the brain occasionally working as an antidepressant. In other words, summer makes people smile, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

You said the vitamin D in sunshine... Well the sun comes out in winter, so why doesn't it work during winter? Does it necessarily have to be SUMMER?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Or you could take Vitamin D supplements and live the life of a happy vampire.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Burning like tissue paper in a funeral pyre tends to offset the happy-chemicals.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Uh, obvi. That's why some people have seasonal affective disorder in the winter.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

The color blue (like the sky) is also known for cheering people up and calming them down. So they sky has some input. I know sunny days really affect my mood.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Also, looking at fish tanks is known to reduce stress and anxiety, that's why they usually have fish in doctors/dentists offices. :)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Really? Because I hate summer, and am usually in a better mood during winter. Being out in the sunlight doesn't make me happy, it makes me feel hot and sweaty and disgusting. I hate it. I hate summer, and would love it if it was winter/fall all year. Sunny days make me sad and depressed, believe it or not.

by Anonymous 12 years ago