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Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] {OT} Computers and mental/emotional health
From: Michael Mol <mikemol@gmail.com>
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On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM, Grant <emailgrant@gmail.com> wrote:
> Over the years I've found that the time I spend on the computer has a
> negative affect on my mental/emotional health. =C2=A0It seems to suck the
> life out of life and impair my ability to function in the real world.
> I've tried various things to counteract the problem, but the only
> thing that really works is not getting on the computer, and that works
> really well. =C2=A0I think part of the problem is caused by my processing
> information, but I think part is due to radiation/glare from the
> laptop screen.
Sitting inside at a computer all the time generally means you're not
getting sunlight. In effect, you get winter depression year-round.
Look into getting more sunlight. Failing that, try a full-spectrum
lamp.
> Has anyone dealt with this successfully? =C2=A0I'd love to
> know how you did it.
Made most of my friends online. Met my fiancee through a Facebook
connection. Also, go outside regularly.
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