Bipolar Disorder: Guangzhou Edition.

[Mr. Otis Schaefer]

Wow, the weather in Guangzhou feels like a roller coaster ride of emotions!

• When it was unbearably hot a few days back:
  • I was about to go off the rails, ready to argue over any minor issue, feeling annoyed at everything around me.
  • However, oddly enough, I felt extremely energetic and chatty, non-stop like I was on a caffeine rush!
    • (For those unfamiliar with Guangzhou: it is located in subtropical zone with a monsoon climate, making summers incredibly hot and humid, often draining one’s patience!)
• Today's sudden temperature drop:
  • I instantly felt drained, my spirits plummeting like a deflated balloon, feeling generally out of sorts.
  • I don't want to do anything other than lie on the bed; my mood sinks right along with it; I was close to feeling 'emo'.
    • (To further explain: Guangzhou's weather can be unpredictable, especially during seasonal transitions, where significant temperature fluctuations might happen either within a day or over several days, causing physical and emotional difficulties.)
• Here’s something to keep in mind for your friends visiting Guangzhou:
  • Warning: The weather in Guangzhou, particularly around season changes, can be very capricious! You could wear short sleeves as hot summer continues one day but need to put on a coat the next day.
  • Prepare yourself mentally: This fluctuating temperature can indeed impact your emotions. If you suddenly feel exceptionally irritable or depressed, don’t be overly surprised – check the weather forecast first – it could be just the climate acting up!
  • What to do? Check the weather forecast frequently; make sure you bring enough clothes for layering convenience. If you sense your mood going downhill, feel free to lift yourself up by doing something that makes you happy!
• So have any of my fellow enthusiasts experienced these similar feelings? Or am I just overly sensitive to the weather?

#GuangzhouWeather #FluctuatingClimateInGuangdong #EmotionRide #PrecautionaryNoteToVisitors

[Kendra Howe]

Turn on the AC.

[Orville Conroy]

It's on, but the moment I step outside, I'm drenched in sweat and get super irritable.

[Dr. Israel McLaughlin]

Same here. That's just Guangzhou for you. It's incredibly frustrating when it's hot. And when it rains, it's so oppressively humid, it feels like you're steeped in water – heavy and lethargic like a sponge.

[Delia Jast]

Yeah, it's incredibly muggy. I feel like I'm about to grow gills.

[Terrence Beer]

Try a hot Americano.