Posted on 01/30/2016 8:04:08 PM PST by nickcarraway
that’s so coincidental. My nephew told me he thought he had SAD, as he’s a big summer person and I told him to buy one of these lamps only last week.
As for me, I love that it gets dark early, i love the cold, and i like cupcakes, not Cheetos. I’ll keep my grooming habits to myself :)
They will be outlawed under John Kerry’s climate change agenda of restricting electric power usage to that which can be generated from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm by solar panels, and the 1/6 of the time (never predictablez0 when windmills actually produce power.
Lots of snow, cold, and crisp fresh air up here....just the way I love it. No SAD Lamp needed!
I have a friend w/ fibromyalgia who says that light therapy has helped her mood, and sleep cycle.
Why do you have to choose? You can just stick the Cheetos to the frosting?
The other thing is Congress banned full spectrum lights.
why did they do that?
and i’ll try the fudge thing with BBQ chips :)
Really? What on earth for?
Interesting to hear that I’m not alone in liking the winter season. The other seasons are great too, I just wouldn’t be happy without the change.
I don’t think I could live without the change. I love the beaches in summer, and often think the SW deserts would be an amazing place to live; but I love the four seasons.
I think I suffered from SAD, when I was young; but it usually started right after the first of the year, and probably had something to do with being exhausted after the run-up to, and prep for, the holidays.
For me, the cure was just getting outside and getting sunshine; and getting enough sleep.
Folks don’t sleep enough these days, and they don’t get outside enough for relaxing walks in the Winter. As long as you dress warmly, the outside is fine in Winter.
-JT
That’s interesting. You know what makes me sad? You Do! Maybe we should chug on over to mamby pamby land and maybe we can find some self confidence for you – you jack wagon! Tissue? [throws the box out of reach from the client] You cry baby!
YES! It’s driving me crazy. I would swear that the 60 watt bulbs we hoarded are not as bright as they used to be. LEDs are okay, but you can’t use them (supposedly) in a hardwired pendant.
lol It’s Cap’n Crunch, not Cheerios. And I, too, disdain Winter. (Things are definitely lookin up, though)
It makes a big difference in my shop. It is lit by those sodium vapor lights that give off that orange hazy light. But in the office i put the daylight bulbs and youd think you are in outside light.
Three years ago, my endocrinologist ran blood work on me during the winter. I had what was considered “serious” vitamin d3 deficiency, (I was a six). Prescribed an over the counter supplement and it made all the difference in the world. I had depression, joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue and it went away. I only have to take meds from October thru March, but during the late winter months I am on my deck getting real sunshine daily. For anyone struggling in the winter please get blood work done for D3 deficiency.
Vitamin D3 deficiency here too about 5-6 years ago. I was the lowest the Dr. had ever seen in a patient. Prescribed me 50,000IU for a month, then 3-5,000 IU daily. Just wish I’d known 40 years ago. It has resulted in the most dramatic improvement in my health/mood ever. I’ve had skin cancer (melanoma - 6 years free now), so a lot of sun is no longer an option for me.
Tried the lights many years back, couldn’t tell much of a difference. Had one I used on my desk at work. Never did like the glare in the eyes (even indirect) when I used it. I did notice when I went skiing in the Winter several days in a row in sunny weather, there was improvement though - so I believe light is a big factor in mood.
I don't think so. They banned certain incandescent bulbs, but I've seen full spectrum bulbs in the stores. And many are for sale on the internet.
I LOVE the fall and like the winter. I like the temp between 30 and 60.
not a big summer fan, though mom’s parents were from Sicily, i’m fair skinned like her (most have been the vikings).
so the sun hits me hard Harder as i’ve gotten older. 47
also have a very bad problem with floaters since my teens and the sunlight really pronounces them.
It could help on long spans of cloudy dark days but “happiness is a choice”
I have a dog.
Can’t get depressed when you have a dog.
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