Season of Birth May Signal Mood of Man (and Woman) — Dave’s Diary

Ok moms and pregnant moms to be, scientists in Europe have determined that when your bundle of joy was born could have a life- long impact on his/her mood.  They say babies born in the summer are much more likely to suffer from mood swings when they grow up while those born in the winter are less likely to become irritable adults. Hmmmm, I was born in August…WHAT DO THEY KNOW!!! $#%@^Researchers studied 400 people and matched their personality type to when in the year they were born.

They claim that people born at certain times of the year have a far greater chance of developing certain types of temperaments, which can lead to mood disorders.

The scientists, from Budapest, said this was because the seasons had an influence on certain monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, which control mood, however more research was needed to find out why.

They discovered that the number of people with a “cyclothymic” temperament, characterized by rapid, frequent swings between sad and cheerful moods, was significantly higher in those born in the summer.

The study also found that those born in the autumn were less likely to be depressive, while those born in winter were less likely to be irritable.

Hey fellow Leo's (born in August), let's track 'em down and have 'em for LUNCH!