AVFCLaura Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Not the tabloid, the sunshine... 8) It's a BEAUTIFUL day today in the East Midlands. Sunlight is believed to affect the production of Endorphins. These hormones play a role in giving us a sense of "well-being" and happiness. In a 1980 study, it was concluded that exposure to sunlight produces the same benefits as exercise: increases in strength, energy, endurance, tolerance to stress, and the ability of the blood to absorb and carry oxygen; and decreasing the resting heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, blood sugar and lactic acid. Does the sunshine do it for you? Everyone at my work on this beautiful day seems brighter, more alert, positive and happier. Do you feel happier when the sun is shining or do you notice other people do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 As a chronic hayfever sufferer, personally the sun can go **** itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 20, 2010 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2010 Helps you absorb vitamin D and low vitamin D is tied to depression and bad moods so yes, chemically, the sun makes you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Not when your stuck in work It does make me generally happier, everywhere looks nicer, but it does make we want to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 SAD FTL! So yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I def have more energy about me in the summer months ..and I tend to eat less so yeah Go Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 20, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2010 Yes, but I actually prefer being at work when it's shit weather. Doesn't make me jealous of people who are outside enjoying themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Helps you absorb vitamin D and low vitamin D is tied to depression and bad moods so yes, chemically, the sun makes you feel better. This.. There is a condition called SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, which people can suffer with in winter because there is less light. Sitting under a special lamp is considered a cure. Personally I like a bit of sunshine and I tan really easily as I'm dark, but I never sunbathe as IMHO it damages your skin. I'd hate to live somewhere where it was hot all the time..I like the other sorts too, but I answered Yes to the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I get in bad moods easily in the winter. I feel so much better when the sun is out when I'm doing work.. feel so much more motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sun causes fit women to wear less clothing = me being happier so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted May 20, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2010 Yes absolutely. In fact for me personally it can make a massive difference to my mental state (maybe worryingly so ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 20, 2010 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2010 A pretty obvious thing to do during winter/colder months is to take vitamin D supplements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabby15 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 When I get to page 3 it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I find it much easier to get up in the summer. Whilst I am too a hayfever sufferer, I feel much better when the sun is out. Helps that my office has a nice courtyard which makes it a lovely place to work when the sun is out. I don't like boiling hot sunshine, but morning sun especially and days of around 22-23 degrees are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I find it much easier to get up in the summer. yeah girls in bikini's FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 These are one of the reasons why the sun makes me happier. Bought them last week, feel great and had a ton of compliments wearing them. Yipppeeeee summer clothes and accessories!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingphil Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Certainly does - well, when you are outside and able to enjoy it of course. Beer and cider certainly taste better in the sunshine as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 20, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2010 I like seasons. A bit of sunshine is nice in the spring and summer, but I love autumn and winter too. Contrasts. My missus has borderline SAD I reckon. She gets quite depressed on days with no sunshine. Doesn't bother me that much. As Pete Townshend once put it: I dig every second I can laugh in the snow and rain I get a buzz from being cold and wet The pleasure seems to balance out the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 There is a condition called SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder RBD above, by me! :evil: :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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