Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Roseneath on January 07, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
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Interesting article on Radio 4 this morning on the effects of lack of natural light on anxiety /depression. The speaker was advocating that being outside for only a short time in the winter, even on a very grey day was hugely more beneficial than being inside a brightly lit room and suggested this can impact on mood / circadian rhythms. Inside a very bright room will give out around 200 lumens of light. Outside on a dull winters day gives out 2,000 lumens. (A sunny day can be up to 200,000). Makes it worth trying to get out each day even if the sun 'aint shining.
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. I actually find being outside in the cold and rain more exhilarating than the joy of being outside in the warmth xx
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I listened to that, it was very interesting. Also the speaker who spoke about Inflammation in the body being a cause of depression.
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Yes Shadey Glen. I think in years to come inflammation will be found to be at the heart of many Peri symptoms. It would certainly explain the stomach, joint, migraine problems I have been plagued with and never had before. Also the anxiety if there is a link between inflammation and depression like they suggested. I think increased cortisol and adrenaline over time is a contributing factor. I find it interesting that HRT doesn't seem to irradiate anxiety issues in Peri which suggests other things are going on aside from hormones.
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I love natural light. I take vitamin D in the winter months but it never compares to getting actual sunshine. I'd be outside enjoying it if it wasn't so cold!
And yes, I think there is more going on than just hormones during this time of life. There's definitely an adrenaline/cortisol thing going on with me as well as the hormone mess.
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I've been for a brisk walk with DH. Chilly. Lovely. We have a large garden so can wander around when we get sunshine or it's dry.
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I'm actually buying myself one of those lamps
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I sold one at auction a few years ago, it went for good money. I bought it from an antique shop a few years prior to that but never used it, having the garden and all ..........
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I sold one at auction a few years ago, it went for good money. I bought it from an antique shop a few years prior to that but never used it, having the garden and all ..........
A friend of mine swears by it in winter
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It certainly won't do any harm ..........