Why Dehydration Hits You Harder

🌞💦 Taking Antidepressants or Anti-Anxiety Meds? 💦🌞

Here’s Why Summer Dehydration Hits You Harder

Let’s be real—North Carolina summers can be brutal. Over 100°F? It’s not just hot, it’s dangerous, especially if you’re taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.

Here’s the part most people don’t realize 👇
These medications can silently speed up dehydration—and it happens faster than you think.

🚨 Why It’s a Bigger Deal for You

💊 Dry mouth makes it harder to notice how thirsty you actually are.
💦 Increased sweating (a common side effect) means more fluid loss.
🚽 Urinary changes might make you think you’re drinking enough when you’re not.

Now stack that with 95°+ heat and humidity? You’ve got a perfect storm for dehydration.

👀 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore:

• Dry mouth or lips

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Feeling “off” mentally—foggy, low mood, fatigue

• Fewer trips to the bathroom (or dark yellow pee)

• Headaches that seem to come out of nowhere

🌡️ Heat + Meds = Bigger Risk

➡️ Dehydration + heat can spiral into heat exhaustion or even heat stroke
➡️ Mental health can take a dip—yes, dehydration affects your mood too
➡️ Your body struggles more to cool itself, focus, digest, and function properly

💧 Pro Tips to Stay Hydrated & Safe:

✔️ Drink 8–12 glasses of water a day (even if you’re not thirsty)
🥗 Eat hydrating foods: watermelon, cucumber, oranges
🚫 Cut back on caffeine and alcohol—they make dehydration worse
👀 Listen to your body—tired? foggy? dizzy? Don’t brush it off

Hydration isn’t optional—it’s essential.
And if you’re managing your mental health with medication, it’s even more important. 💙

Take care of your body and your brain this summer.
Stay cool. Stay safe. Stay hydrated. 💧☀️

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