dann2707 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I've realised that when it starts to get dark earlier that I just can't stand it. I just feel really shit about myself and want to go to bed. I'm SO tired now even though it's only 20 to 6! I didn't even have a late night. I'm heard of a few medical conditions that are based loosely on this, It's not as bad as that but I just feel slightly depressed when it's night time so early, kinda feel like the day isn't worth it? Coupled in with the cold temperatures, it's just not great . My lights in my bedroom are painfully bright too so my room is quite positively lit I think. Anyone else feel that this really affects them too? help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 lack of vitamin D, the sun gives us plenty in summer but not so much in winter (non above Birmingham if I remember correctly). Get some vitamin tablets and maybe a sun lamp (different light to normal bulbs) if you still feel a bit shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 its so bad i dont even have the same power when riding and tend to get injured easier. as ali said,uv radiation and vitamine d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjl1984 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Sounds like SAD ( seasonal anxiety dissorder ). This isnt as bad as it sounds its a bit like ali said lack of vitamin d. Sun lamps are good as they give off uv rays and this will help you. Pretty sure you arent the only one out there that this effects doesnt make much difference to me as i work nights and dont get to see much sunlight anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Seasonal affective disorder. I don't really get it, but having less daylight does mean less time for activities, which sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I've felt like this the past week or so but didn't think anything of it, just thought i was being a moody ba*tard for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yeah. Turns me into a right miserable twat not seeing any daylight. When I'm on days, I'm stuck in a factory from dawn till dusk. When I'm on nights, its dark when I get in and dark when I get up. It sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Bought a SAD lamp http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAD-Light-Box-Medically-Certified/dp/B000YSDHZ8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1382901559&sr=8-6&keywords=sad+lights Will be here in a few days, hopefully it will help me. I can't be doing feeling like this all through winter, especially with Uni etc!! i'll post an update if it works, if not, does anyone want to buy it? haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 as a computer guy, who in a dark room, or if there is light, its extra bright, so I can see the screws, it kinda make me go back to summer. like having fun, doing nothing, drinking, girls.. anyway, i prefer nights over daytime, so it does not really affect me try to listen to a fast or a slow music. it may help as well Vitamin D, well yeah, people in a UK dont get too much of it, it wont be a problem I've felt like this the past week or so but didn't think anything of it, just thought i was being a moody ba*tard for no reason. i dunno, i feel like im going to conquer the world now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I suffer with S.A.D -Seasonal affective disorder Lamp boxes work I f**king hate this time of year with a passion-Just because if you have small problems going on lack of sunlight makes them 10 times worse ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 to be honest i haven´t got mental problems from the autumn/winter weather/less daylight,i feel physically weak. could be that the body turns down to some kind of "power saving mode" or something. my moods are fine,only thing that frustrates me is my muscle tension and bad blood flow(it seems),as i really only got problems with ligaments,tendons and muscles in the dark time of the year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I feel a bit down in the winter months, thought it was just me. I might look into one of these SAD lamps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Because if you have small problems going on lack of sunlight makes them 10 times worse ! This is the truest thing you have ever typed on your keyboard - FACT And it's so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Il take that as a compliment cheers dan Hope your mood improves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I was SAD last night as I had a dark smoke visor on my helmet ( ), Had to ride home with my visor up which was horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I find the winter months alright because I just sort of hibernate and do more college work. I go to college when it's pretty dark and when it ends it's pretty dark, I then get home and play xbox/watch trials videos then go to bed. Weekends I ride a bit but not like in the summer. Just try and power through it little dan x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Yay it arrived. Christ on a trike it's bright! Doing 30 mins of it now! Thinking of wall mounting it above my computer monitor, could use it as a normal light too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 We sell that exact one in maplin and I've been thinking about getting one on staff discount, let me know how it works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I was SAD last night as I had a dark smoke visor on my helmet ( ), Had to ride home with my visor up which was horrible. God DAMN IT!!! I've done it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I hate it. Cant stand having to leave work and it already being dark. It seems to just put a 'downer' on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Night riding is much more faff and colder. Getting changed in cold, windy, wet car parks drags. My ride to work becomes less fun and more dangerous. Bike needs more maintenance and cleaning. Have to carry more kit, which gets muddier. It gets harder to go for a beer and have a bbq with my mates in the sun. Never mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I was SAD last night as I had a dark smoke visor on my helmet ( ), Had to ride home with my visor up which was horrible. Were you sad because you got bugs in your face? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 It sucks for me too,cold mornings with a half hour walk to work in all weathers! Just make me want to ring in sick, once I'm up and out I'm fine. I feel drained threw out the day, so drink more tea/coffee. That then keeps me up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Were you sad because you got bugs in your face? Ben No mate, it was the cold air on my eyes. By the time I got home it looked like I'd watched the Titanic. :'( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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