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computer use at night leads to depression
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This article proposes that late night computer use can lead to depression. It actually seems to indicate exposure to light late at night can do the same thing.
http://www.canada.com/health/Late+night+computer+sessions+linked+depression/6981526/story.html
So let's assume it is true. I don't have the option to go to bed early at night. I have about an hour between 9 and 10 when I am all alone but do not have the option of going to bed. I usually watch a tv show, surf fark or digg, and then go to bed. So if that causes depression then I need an alternate activity. What do you suggest?
Dave
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This seems completely plausible to me. I used to have some late nights with the computer, and those seemed like less happy times. Then again, it might have been less happy because I HAD to have late nights with the computer.
Anyway, reading before bed is the best. And not technical manuals, text books or news, something just for escape. For me, a couple chapters of an interesting book helps me sleep great, and sometimes influences my dreams.
By the way, I think cutting back on news helps with mood. I just read the news during my lunch hour, or when there is something really big. I think cable news has made us a sad nation. IMO.
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Originally Posted by davemchine
surf fark or digg, and then go to bed. So if that causes depression then I need an alternate activity. What do you suggest?
****in' reddit. Digg sucks the happiness right out of you.
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I notice that I sleep better when I read paper books rather than e-books on my iPad - which is annoying. If I do want to read from a screen try and compensate by turning the brightness all the way down.
Also, I try to switch off screens by about 8:00pm. I don't watch TV, so no great hardship there.
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Originally Posted by davemchine
I usually watch a tv show, surf fark or digg, and then go to bed. So if that causes depression then I need an alternate activity. What do you suggest?
Dave
A good drink and a good book.
Or wanking.
-t
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