cricket Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 January 24th: Most Depressing Day of the Year Does it hold true for you? My 01.24.2005 wasn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ive had more depressing days than today. Though it was a depressing day. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted January 25, 2005 Administrators Share Posted January 25, 2005 Not hearing many Little Orphan Annies out there singing, The Sun will come out Tomorrow... Someone today gave me an article about this, and related to me how he was lacking motivation, how this wasn't right and that wasn't right. He was suffering from negativity I told him, Time to get a happy light! I believe in full spectrum lighting Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Bravus Posted January 25, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2005 I had another prof sitting in my class today - not evaluating me, but still, you always want to impress your colleagues. And it was one of the best days so far in the course, and he really enjoyed participating with the students! I then read 3 academic papers and taught another class for 3 hours this evening, but that also went really well, and was well received, so a long, hard and tiring day, but definitely not a depressing one! Now I'm off to bed, 'cos I have to get up at 4:00 to mark some assignments and prepare for tomorrow. Quote Truth is important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 My day was great! I am not dying from Cancer! I woke up to a new day. I was disappointed over a few things, but it has been an overall good day! I am pleased. However, tomorrow is yet to come! Chances are it will be a good day too. Quote The greatest want of the world is the want of men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true & honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty..., men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.{Ed 57.3} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockey Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 No wonder I couldn't get out of bed this morning. Oh wait, nevermind, that's every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LynnDel Posted January 25, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2005 Yeah, tough day. LD Quote LD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodema Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Depression is a disease, an illness, not a character flaw. More people will be motivated to do something about it when this false stigma of it being a character flaw (e.g. you're a "whiner", you're just "being negative", etc.) is removed and it is understood as something the person did not want and did not ask for. Depression feeds on stigma and misunderstanding so the logical thing to do is remove that, and the person suffering will be naturally motivated to view it in the same light as any other disease. If you had cancer would you just sink down and let it have you? Of course not! You'd fight -- whether with chemo, radiation, diet changes, or other things -- to get your life back! Same with depression. Once we understand and are LIBERATED from the self-hate and self-blame on which it loves to feed, we are freed to engage in fighting it and doing smart things like Gail suggests here -- getting a light box. Other smart things involve seeing a therapist and visiting a psychiatrist to discuss how medication might help. For those lacking awareness of how psychiatric medication actually works, please see this article: http://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/print.php?artID=160 This article literally changed my thinking about the subject. It is very long so take it slow, a bit at a time. Quote "After such knowledge, what forgiveness?" -- T.S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Gail, More info on full spectrum lighting, please! I've been reading a little bit about it, but other than stepping outside, I'm not completely sure how to get it. Have any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodema Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Google is our friend, Chrys! Lighting Answers Full Spectrum Lighting Effects on Performance, Mood & Health (PDF file) Full Spectrum Solutions The benefits of full spectrum lighting can assist in: Slowing aging of the retina; improving general overall mood and feeling of well-being. Reduces glare, eye-strain, headaches, fatigue, irritability, and thereby increases productivity. No allergic skin reactions or dermatitis. (Full-spectrum lighting can actually reduce such conditions.) Can help reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Quote "After such knowledge, what forgiveness?" -- T.S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted January 25, 2005 Administrators Share Posted January 25, 2005 Chrys, I think that nowadays it is quite easy to find a full spectrum bulb. At the office here, we have replaced two of our fluorescent bulbs with full spectrum ones. Now I'm in the market for a couple lights for my home They are expensive, but I see it as an investment during these dark, grey days of winter. I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but here in BC we are known for our six months of rain. Just looking outside at the colour grey for that long will make anyone depressed just by itself Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted January 25, 2005 Administrators Share Posted January 25, 2005 This is a little off the topic here, but I have a book at home called, Divine Prescription, which is a health book. It tells about how separate colours (the different parts of the spectrum) affect us individually. If someone would like, I could post snippets Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyColorado Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I don't know how yesterday was for her, but my daughter said that Sunday (1/23) was the worst day of her life. It was her birthday (which is ok), but she lives on the east coast where they were having a blizzard, they ran out of oil in the house, their water pipes froze, she spent hundreds of dollars on repairs, and she wrecked her car driving to Home depot to get supplies. All in all she has had better days. Wonder if a spectrum light would help her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevin Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I really hate it when things going wrong accumulate like that - it feels like the harder you try the deeper the hole gets. /Bevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodema Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Gail yes, please do! Sounds interesting. Quote "After such knowledge, what forgiveness?" -- T.S. Eliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 Dittos on the full spectrum info. I think my biggest questions are where can I get them, will they work in the lighting outlets I already have? I've seen the ads in magazines, but they're mail order and I'm not sure how that'll work for lightbulbs. Kinda makes me nervous. The weather's not too bad in St. Louis, BTW, but we spend so much time indoors (and downstairs during homeschool hours) that I'd like to have a little more natural light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockey Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Though somedays may be dark, the Lord will stay close with us. [:"red"]Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3[/] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatLakesGramma Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Quote: Depression is a disease, an illness, not a character flaw. More people will be motivated to do something about it when this false stigma of it being a character flaw (e.g. you're a "whiner", you're just "being negative", etc.) is removed and it is understood as something the person did not want and did not ask for. Do you think they will ever "get it" Nico? Tell someone you're depressed and the stock answer you get is to do something for someone worse off than you are. The assumption is that all depression comes from self-centeredness. I was frequently depressed throughout my childhood, teens, and young adulthood. Finally, I realized it was caused by gloomy weather. This was just before SADS was recognized. When I felt depressed, I'd always turn on all the lights in the house, but the yellowish color of incandescent light made me nervous. I am just ultra-sensitive to light colors, not just mentally, but physically as well. Sunlight is the most healing element for my autoimmune disease. I now have fluorescent fixtures with full-spectrum, cathode-ray shielded tubes in my living room and computer room. I also have found that if I walk every day, I get enough sunlight exposure to prevent me from being depressed on even the gloomiest days. I have a light box too, but I haven't used it lately. I haven't needed it for some time. Quote Catherine God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26. "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." -- C. S. Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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