Daylight Saving Scaries Start Right Now

Do You Have the Daylight Saving Scaries? You’re Not Alone. Ah, November. The leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and… the clocks are changing. Yep, it’s that time again—when two out of five Americans start dreading the “fall back.” A recent survey shows that 40% of us feel uneasy just thinking about turning those clocks back. And it’s not just a fleeting thing; this dread kicks in around October 23 and sticks around until November 16! Why so much drama over an hour? The “Daylight Saving Scaries” are real! Conducted by Talker Research (and yes, backed by Avocado Green Mattress, because who better to ask about sleep?), the survey found that people aren’t just cranky—they’re ready to ditch the clock changes altogether. A solid 59% of people would gladly say goodbye to the biannual time swap if given the chance. And surprise, surprise—Baby Boomers are leading the charge, with 69% saying, “Let’s stop this nonsense.” Now, you’d think an extra hour of sleep would be a win, right? Not so fast. Only 35% of people think that trade-off is worth losing evening daylight. Maybe that’s because 77% of us feel more alive when the sun’s out. But after the time change, it feels like the world goes dark! Employed folks feel this the most. Nearly half of them miss that precious daylight, and more than half say they suffer from the “sunlight blues” after the time change. Some even admit they’re more unproductive—and prone to office mishaps, like falling asleep at their desks or, worse, adding salt to their coffee instead of sugar. Oops! So, if you're feeling sluggish or craving more sleep after the time change, you're not alone. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time we stop messing with the clocks. Let’s face it—who needs more darkness and less fun?