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The transition from the holiday season back to the normal drudgery is so depressing. Is there any way to make Jan / Feb less depressing? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by _number8_@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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like, it's still dark at 5pm, there are barely any sports on, still bitterly cold and austere and it hurts to go outside, but you're not even looking forward to christmas or the new year. the new year is here, and it's largely the same as last year. except you're getting older.

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[-] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

Can you elaborate? I’ve seen these, I’ve seen what they’re “supposed” to do, but can you explain from your personal POV how it helps you, if that makes sense?

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It does a few things but it basically entrains your circadian rhythms that mediate wakefulness and sleep. I'm no scientist but they are helpful for both insomnia and depression (particularly SAD) and I find it to be an indispensible part of my morning routine in waking me up and orienting me and fixing my sleep to a proper schedule.

And the light is important in the winter anyway because of the dreariness and darkness but I can't justify why

[-] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

Thank you! It sounds like one of these would be very helpful for me. I’m a night owl who works in a 9-5 world, and waking up in the morning is a huge mix of depression and anxiety even if I’ve gotten 6-7 hours of sleep or so.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Dude, try it. They sometimes have em at Costco or you can get the glasses if you want freedom of movement while using it

[-] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

Oh nice! Did you talk to a doctor about it or anything first, or did you just decide to give it a go one day and liked the results?

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