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starfire_xes
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Does Sunshine Make You Happy?
#14457509 - 05/15/11 05:00 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Since I've moved back to New Mexico, I'm getting baked everyday by the brilliant sun, getting a dark tan, and I've noticed my mood has really elevated. I feel more motivated, and 'happy' as though I am taking an anti-depressant, though Im not taking any now.
Is there is something to be said about the synthesis of certain chemicals in your body by exposure to sunlight? Does it increase levels of neurotransmitters, etc? I heard on NOVA that one of the theories of early life was that sunlight caused chemical reactions and helped to form RNA compounds (Or something like that.)
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14457520 - 05/15/11 05:02 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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what is it vitamin d that you get from the sun/
its all good.. now i want to go to the beach
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: rackem]
#14457545 - 05/15/11 05:07 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Fuck yeah it does. You know in london they have rooms with bright lights that mimic sunlight because people are so depressed over there? What with all that rain and cloud. Try it yourself - on a particularly cold and miserable day, go find a bright light and stare at it for a while. Definitely helps my mood.
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Yeah the sun makes me super happy, just ling in the sun is such an awesome feeling. But, we have had like the rainiest april and may ever so that could explain people's moods around here.
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I prefer the dark..
I LOVE the winter when it is freezing cold and it starts to get dark at like 4pm. Wish it was like that year round.
That being said, on occasion, I can dig on some sunlight. I'm definitely a night owl though.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Devlish2]
#14457592 - 05/15/11 05:17 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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My doctor told me they were finding that lack of sunshine--not lack of vitamin D--was being implicated in a lot of depression and mental problems. That is, the amount of D needed was much more than previously thought, and that good sunshine ensures it.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14457599 - 05/15/11 05:19 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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The sun destroys my skin and gives me sun burns and skin cancer.
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starfire_xes
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14457933 - 05/15/11 06:17 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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bumping for more poll responses
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14457945 - 05/15/11 06:19 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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If the sun is shining, it's time to get high.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Mad_Larkin]
#14457967 - 05/15/11 06:24 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Quote:
Mad_Larkin said: If the sun is shining, it's time to get high. 
With a magnifying glass. It was grand that one time I did it.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: frith]
#14457974 - 05/15/11 06:25 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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frith said: I prefer the dark..
I LOVE the winter when it is freezing cold and it starts to get dark at like 4pm. Wish it was like that year round.
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its the vitamin d. you should get used to it.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14458077 - 05/15/11 06:41 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Ahhhh yeah
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: 4runner]
#14458181 - 05/15/11 06:54 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I live in southern california where it's almost always sunny so I can't say sunlight makes me particularly happy, if anything if it's been a long hot summer the sun can make me pretty fucking angry. it's the gloomy weather that makes me happy, but I'm sure if I lived in the pacific northwest or something it would be the exact opposite. familiarity breeds contempt?
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: 4runner]
#14458410 - 05/15/11 07:23 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes] 1
#14458445 - 05/15/11 07:29 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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My mood is definitely altered by the weather, I seem to get more euphoric during storms.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: 28064212] 2
#14458459 - 05/15/11 07:30 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Is this you?

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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Devlish2]
#14458505 - 05/15/11 07:37 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Where did you find my picture?
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Pigasus]
#14458519 - 05/15/11 07:39 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Pigasus said: I live in southern california where it's almost always sunny so I can't say sunlight makes me particularly happy, if anything if it's been a long hot summer the sun can make me pretty fucking angry. it's the gloomy weather that makes me happy, but I'm sure if I lived in the pacific northwest or something it would be the exact opposite. familiarity breeds contempt?
I used to live in San Diego for 8 years, I loved being able to get into tank-top and shorts almost anyday, and go trolling for bitches at the mall. The sunshine sure did make it more of a happy feeling...
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14458554 - 05/15/11 07:44 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Pigasus said: I live in southern california where it's almost always sunny so I can't say sunlight makes me particularly happy, if anything if it's been a long hot summer the sun can make me pretty fucking angry. it's the gloomy weather that makes me happy, but I'm sure if I lived in the pacific northwest or something it would be the exact opposite. familiarity breeds contempt?
I used to live in San Diego for 8 years, I loved being able to get into tank-top and shorts almost anyday, and go trolling for bitches at the mall. The sunshine sure did make it more of a happy feeling... 
yeah I'm sure i've just grown to take our excellent weather for granted. If you live by the beach it never gets too hot because of the ocean air, but the further inland you go the more oppressively hot it gets. san bernardino county is evidence of this. luckily I live pretty close to the coast.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Pigasus]
#14458569 - 05/15/11 07:46 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I used to usually hang out in La Jolla cause I was working there in high tech. Pacific Beach is a really nice, once you get past the morning marine layer. But when the sun is out in SD, its about one of the best places I know of.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14458821 - 05/15/11 08:24 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Dr. P. Silocybin said:
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frith said: I prefer the dark..
I LOVE the winter when it is freezing cold and it starts to get dark at like 4pm. Wish it was like that year round.

i cant handle the heat at all.. 80 and above is like torture to me.
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starfire_xes said: when the sun is out in SD, its about one of the best places I know of.
Watch from 1:30:
http://comedians.jokes.com/lewis-black/videos/lewis-black---the-weather/
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: frith]
#14458857 - 05/15/11 08:29 PM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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frith said: I prefer the dark..
I LOVE the winter when it is freezing cold and it starts to get dark at like 4pm. Wish it was like that year round.
That being said, on occasion, I can dig on some sunlight. I'm definitely a night owl though.
100% agree. I actually fantasize about living somewhere where it's dark for months. Hell yeah! My room is pitch black during the day too. I don't seem to be depressed and my time in the sun is extremely limited. Maybe I should start takin' some pills tho' to experiment...
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: sandi]
#14461050 - 05/16/11 08:14 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Ugh... sunshine. Where are you!!
Its been raining for 4 das stright and its suppose to rain for another 3...
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Patlal]
#14461139 - 05/16/11 08:47 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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it absolutelyyyyy elevates my mood. i try to spend as much time outdoors/in the sun as i can.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Patlal]
#14461152 - 05/16/11 09:04 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Patlal said: Ugh... sunshine. Where are you!!
Its been raining for 4 das stright and its suppose to rain for another 3...
Day for the ducks.
Good pub weather too.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: LobsterSauce]
#14461208 - 05/16/11 09:27 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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it certainly does! being outside in the sunshine just makes me feel happy, or if im really upset or angry, it calms those negative feelings and makes me feel more peaceful and content.
i believe i have a mild form of depression, and sunny days definately boost my mood, acting like an anti-depressant like you said OP. motivates me to do all sorts of things too. its kind of amazing how much of an impact the sunshine has on my mood and well-being. for these reasons, ive seriously contemplated moving someplace where there are warm and sunny days majority of the year. not enough of these days in canada!
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: starfire_xes]
#14461238 - 05/16/11 09:39 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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yeah man, like i'll go outside when it's about 85 or 90 and i'll do a bunch of push-ups and take a long walk while in direct sunlight and i get a great workout and sweat a lot, really sore afterwards but it makes me happy for some reason.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: Patlal]
#14461352 - 05/16/11 10:23 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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Patlal said: Ugh... sunshine. Where are you!!
Its been raining for 4 das stright and its suppose to rain for another 3...
Yeah I know, I want my sun!
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Makes me happy when sky's are grey man.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14461620 - 05/16/11 11:35 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I LOVE the winter when it is freezing cold and it starts to get dark at like 4pm. Wish it was like that year round.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: cthoolhu]
#14461633 - 05/16/11 11:39 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I prefer a mix of the sun and shade. It really depends on the temperature outside. A nice cold sunshine equals highly elevated mood.
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Re: Does Sunshine Make You Happy? [Re: IcheNe]
#14461691 - 05/16/11 11:53 AM (12 years, 8 months ago) |
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I love the sun. 
Nothing like tripping or smoking on a nice sunny day.
I love when I'm tripping and it's cloudy and I get waves of euphoria and epiphanies and sun comes out shinning brighter than ever and it's like 'Fuck yeah'.
The sunshine is my fix.
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