Title: Does Weather Affect Your Mood?
Headings: Can Rainy Days Really Get You Down?
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Can Rainy Days Really Get You Down?
The Rumor: Rainy days can really get you down
The Verdict: Yep, rainy days really can get you down

Content: Sure, the Carpenters sang, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” But can rain really ruin your mood? The Verdict: Yep, rainy days really can get you down
If you feel down during a downpour, it’s not your imagination: Bad weather can indeed have a negative effect on your emotions. According to one study, nearly 9 percent of people fall into the “rain haters” category. This group feels angrier and less happy on days with more precipitation. Another study found that rain even increased the number of negative posts published on Facebook. Tecsia Evans, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco (where it rains 67 days a year, on average), says, “When it gets dark and dreary out, some people definitely have more susceptibility to feeling lonely or down. It’s pretty common to see a change in mood -- such as feeling sadness or lower self-esteem -- when it’s rainy outside.”