Spring and Your Nervous System: How Seasonal Shifts Affect Stress, Mood, and Energy

Spring in Bend feels like a breath of fresh air — longer days, returning light, and the early bloom of life reawakening around us. But alongside this beauty, many of us are feeling… off. One day it's warm and energizing, the next it's cold and raw. You might notice changes in your sleep, your mood, or even how easily you're startled.