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GreedyTop -> Interesting: (7/24/2012 3:03:01 AM)

link between late night computer/tv use linked to depression:

http://news.yahoo.com/night-tv-computer-sessions-linked-depression-080046495.html



ARIES83 -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 4:17:14 AM)

That is interesting. The changes in the brain
and body of the hampsters, not the fact that
there's a link... I would have thought that staying
up late, falling asleep watching infomercials and
depression went hand in hand?

-ARIES



MalcolmNathaniel -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 5:21:23 AM)

It's on the internet, it must be true.

I'm sorry* but the tests were silly and the conclusions were assinine. I have a bit of experience with sleep problems. What you saw there was simply "light inhibits sleep." I could have told you that without a grant. What's next? "Loud noises prevent people from sleeping. A study involving more hamsters."

I can't go to sleep now, someone is wrong on the interwebs.

*Not true



GreedyTop -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 5:40:39 AM)

I should have been more clear (sorry, I was at work and in a hurry). Yes, light inhibits sleep, but what I found interesting, like Aries, was the differences in the brain and body. Also, that returning to a normal light/dark cycle would, over time, reset the system, so to speak.



Delilya -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 5:42:46 AM)

I can't sleep in total darkness, have to have a light on. Hmmm.



GreedyTop -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 5:47:51 AM)

I used to be like that, but somewhere/when along the way I found I preferred absolute darkness (or as absolute as I could make it). Now, thanks to the cats, there is always some light in my room when I am trying to sleep (I am a day sleeper) because "THEIR WINDOW" is next to my bed. lol



tj444 -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 7:14:35 AM)

well,.. I think tvs give off different waves (almost hypnotising people) and imo computers are very similar but this article makes it sound like it is more of a "light" thing than a tv/computer thing.. So maybe having those lights that simulate sunshine all over the house would change the results? And maybe since exercise affects people positively, doing a lot of exercise daily would counteract the light/tv/computer thing? but no way no how.. I AM NOT DITCHING MY COMPUTER!!!! (tj hugs her laptop tightly) [:D]



mnottertail -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 7:19:37 AM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaH51F4HBw

Marshal Mcluhan famously had the theory of  'The Medium is the Message', where these media are what are termed 'hot' media.  



littlewonder -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 9:15:19 AM)

Being one who suffers from depression, I've known for a long time how light can effect your depression. I have a program on my computer that is for depressives where it changes the tone of the light on my computer depending on the time of day.

I have to say it's been a wonderful addition. I admit the lighting does affect my mood. I also have the "happy" lights in my home to help as well.



Lucylastic -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 1:23:04 PM)

Is that F.lux ????



LookieNoNookie -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 5:40:08 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

link between late night computer/tv use linked to depression:

http://news.yahoo.com/night-tv-computer-sessions-linked-depression-080046495.html


No wonder I hate everyone.

(I thought it was just me).



MasterG2kTR -> RE: Interesting: (7/24/2012 6:36:54 PM)

Well WTF??!!! You know they really frown on personal websurfing during the day at work. So now what the hell are we supposed to do? Just stock up on prozac?



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