Interesting KPR peice on depression

[hugin_munnin]

Title: A New Approach To Depression

Comments

[iriedanym]

I'm surprised that they didn't include sunlight, since that is also a key element, even if it comes from one of those light lamps. It is especially crucial during the winter when seasonal depression kicks in.

[hugin_munnin]

They talked about light therapy during the first 2'55'' of the piece and this was the only time that they really discussed seasonal depression.

[line32]

Good times livin' in Seattle in the winter.
Viva sad lamps and st.john's. Oh, and snowboarding. Nothing to cure a bad mood like hurling yourself down a mountain of snow. Wheeeee!

[hugin_munnin]

Yeah, and with the reflective qualities of snow on the slopes, who needs those sad lamps?

Still I am the type of person who would like snow more if it was less cold and less damp. :)

[game_whino]

"Emerson in continuous and engaging activity"

Am I the only one who read this and immediately thought they meant something along the lines of "Watching Emerson participate in a continuous and engaging activity"?

[hugin_munnin]

Nope, since I spelled it Emerson and not immersion. Still I think that watching Emerson participate in a continuous and engaging activity would be the cure for most depression. :D

[billybeanbag]

So I pretty much have all the warning signs:

I exercise my mouse fingers daily

I can't sleep for a full night

I practically live in my room

lol, I'm fucked.

[hugin_munnin]

If you feel that way, then maybe you need to change something, or go on a trip, take walks outdoors, etc.

[billybeanbag]

Oh I am, I just started a 30 minute walk a few times a week, it's kind of a first step. *ba-dump-ump* It's just that time of year and I'm feeling pretty isolated. You know? But I'm going to Lawrence tonight to visit Jas, Dolly & Kelsey, so that will help.