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I hate the sun as much as any other programmer, but I can safely say, after moving to a place with a lot of sunshine, my mood improved a lot. Even 10 minutes in

by BSousa 12y ago

I hate the sun as much as any other programmer, but I can safely say, after moving to a place with a lot of sunshine, my mood improved a lot. Even 10 minutes in the balcony just staring at a clear blue sky makes me more productive and calmer than any pill/supplement or exercise has done. And for my wife (suffers from SAD/depression) it has been a god send. Has been 2 years since any major incident, which corresponds exactly with the change of climate. Do remember it isn't only the Vitamin D. The sun also helps regulate a lot of inner processes that artificial light mess up (circadian cycle being one of them).

hga 12y ago
I've found that light therapy can make a big difference, for me, getting 8 hours of sleep instead of 7. I use this very handy device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/
Dewie 12y ago
This seems to be a common sentiment. Personally I haven't noticed much of a difference in my mood between summers and winters. There might be a difference, but it hasn't been enough to be obvious to me.
- BSousa 12y ago
  I never did before either, but something did change. It may be just the sunshine, it maybe the location (very close to the sea) or just the job, but I can say that now when I don't have the sunshine, I miss it, which was something I never did before. I guess it may also depend on the difference between your winter and summer. I'm assuming a New York or London summer wouldn't be the same as a Florida/California/South of Spain summer.
  - Dewie 12y ago
    > I never did before either, but something did change. It may be just the sunshine, it maybe the location (very close to the sea) or just the job, but I can say that now when I don't have the sunshine, I miss it, which was something I never did before. I lived in Madrid for almost 5 months, but I don't quite long back to the sun and warmth. It's nice, certainly nicer than where I am most of the time. But I don't pine for it. > I guess it may also depend on the difference between your winter and summer. I'm assuming a New York or London summer wouldn't be the same as a Florida/California/South of Spain summer. I live in coastal (more or less) Norway, so while the temperature differences aren't that great, there is of course a marked difference in the amount of sunlight. Also less rain in the summer, I think.
mattgreenrocks 12y ago
Where'd you end up?
- BSousa 12y ago
  South of Spain and now considering moving to South of Portugal. I didn't came from a completely 'dark' place like London (Oporto, North of Portugal) but even that small change made significant improvements in my life.

by BSousa 12y ago

hga 12y ago

I've found that light therapy can make a big difference, for me, getting 8 hours of sleep instead of 7. I use this very handy device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/

Dewie 12y ago

This seems to be a common sentiment. Personally I haven't noticed much of a difference in my mood between summers and winters. There might be a difference, but it hasn't been enough to be obvious to me.

BSousa 12y ago
I never did before either, but something did change. It may be just the sunshine, it maybe the location (very close to the sea) or just the job, but I can say that now when I don't have the sunshine, I miss it, which was something I never did before. I guess it may also depend on the difference between your winter and summer. I'm assuming a New York or London summer wouldn't be the same as a Florida/California/South of Spain summer.
- Dewie 12y ago
  > I never did before either, but something did change. It may be just the sunshine, it maybe the location (very close to the sea) or just the job, but I can say that now when I don't have the sunshine, I miss it, which was something I never did before. I lived in Madrid for almost 5 months, but I don't quite long back to the sun and warmth. It's nice, certainly nicer than where I am most of the time. But I don't pine for it. > I guess it may also depend on the difference between your winter and summer. I'm assuming a New York or London summer wouldn't be the same as a Florida/California/South of Spain summer. I live in coastal (more or less) Norway, so while the temperature differences aren't that great, there is of course a marked difference in the amount of sunlight. Also less rain in the summer, I think.

mattgreenrocks 12y ago

Where'd you end up?

BSousa 12y ago
South of Spain and now considering moving to South of Portugal. I didn't came from a completely 'dark' place like London (Oporto, North of Portugal) but even that small change made significant improvements in my life.