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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« on: April 03, 2018, 05:14:48 pm »
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
Nov 7, 2016 10:48 AM By Kelsey Drain @kelseydrain
 

Does sunshine actually make you happy? A recent study from Brigham Young University has revealed that the amount of time between sunrise and sunset influences virtually everyone's mood — even more than factors like temperature, pollution, and rain.

Researchers investigated how someone’s mood is connected to weather and related factors. The team found that people reported more mental distress when the days were shorter and there was less sunshine, according to a press release from BYU. Results showed that the length of daylight was more influential in affecting people’s moods than the amount of actual sun rays being absorbed.

https://www.medicaldaily.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-happiness-actually-linked-sunshine-study-finds-403569
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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2018, 05:26:46 pm »
After two trips to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in 2001, my wife assured me, she could never adjust to the darkness, rain and general gloomy weather, much of the time.


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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2018, 05:38:19 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on April 03, 2018, 05:14:48 pm
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
Nov 7, 2016 10:48 AM By Kelsey Drain @kelseydrain
 

Does sunshine actually make you happy? A recent study from Brigham Young University has revealed that the amount of time between sunrise and sunset influences virtually everyone's mood — even more than factors like temperature, pollution, and rain.

Researchers investigated how someone’s mood is connected to weather and related factors. The team found that people reported more mental distress when the days were shorter and there was less sunshine, according to a press release from BYU. Results showed that the length of daylight was more influential in affecting people’s moods than the amount of actual sun rays being absorbed.

https://www.medicaldaily.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-happiness-actually-linked-sunshine-study-finds-403569

I hate cloudy, gloomy, dark days.  Got to have blue sky and lots of sunshine for my day to go well.  So... I concur with this article....lol.
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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2018, 05:46:12 pm »
When we lived in Alaska, we found this to be a big deal for some people.  A co-worker's wife would not have made it through winter without her sunlight lamp.



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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2018, 05:49:48 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on April 03, 2018, 05:26:46 pm
After two trips to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in 2001, my wife assured me, she could never adjust to the darkness, rain and general gloomy weather, much of the time.

My sister lived in Salem, Oregon, and felt the same way.
We visited her one Thanksgiving.
Coming from Texas, we were surprised that in late November, it was getting dark around 4:30 pm.
Even on December 21st, it stays light past 5:00pm here outside of Houston.


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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2018, 05:50:45 pm »
Quote from: thackney on April 03, 2018, 05:46:12 pm
When we lived in Alaska, we found this to be a big deal for some people.  A co-worker's wife would not have made it through winter without her sunlight lamp.



http://www.toptenreviews.com/health/wellness/best-light-therapy-lamps/

A have heard about those.
So, it worked?
That's good.
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2018, 05:56:16 pm »
I have found Vitamin D supplements in the winter to be an enormous help.
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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2018, 06:04:22 pm »
Quote from: GrouchoTex on April 03, 2018, 05:50:45 pm
A have heard about those.
So, it worked?
That's good.

It works for some.  It wasn't needed by many.

It was absolutely required for a co-worker's wife.
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2018, 11:10:29 pm »
@Freya, this is why I'm a southern girl.
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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2018, 06:46:59 am »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on April 03, 2018, 06:25:34 pm
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury was a haunting story.

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Yeah, Bradbury knew how to capture the essence of humanity...including cruelty...and shame.



For myself, I prefer the dark.  I hate bright sunlight.  Summer gets me depressed; I perk up for winter.
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Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder: Happiness Is Actually Linked To Sunshine, Study Finds
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Quote from: Polly Ticks on April 03, 2018, 06:25:34 pm
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury was a haunting story.

I forget most of the stories that I read in short order, but that is one of a very few that has always stuck with me.
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