Posted by laima on October 9, 2006, at 13:34:10
In reply to Re: quick fixes for depression » laima, posted by Meri-Tuuli on October 9, 2006, at 12:35:23
Hi Meri,Yes, I think about that a lot-physical activity, being outdoors, healthy sorts of distractions.... I also am pretty convinced that being in nature is very restorative, though suspect that's considered a "fringey" notion. So, in Finland now- you must have loads of wonderful opportunities to hike perhaps? I visited Finland once, briefly, as a finale after being an exchange student in lower Scandinavia years ago, and was enchanted by so much forest and the saunas. On the last night of our program, we had an April night sauna followed by jumping into snow and icy lake. Talk about exhileration and distraction from other concerns! Major sensory experience! How are you liking it? Do you feel a culture shock, or more connection?
best wishes,
Laima
> Hey laima,
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> Thanks for that interesting and informative post. Perhaps I'll run away and go work on an organic farm or something when I next get a major major crash. Sounds ideal! I often wonder how modern life is making us more 'ill'.
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> >I think there really is something to be said for distraction and physical activity.
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> Particulary outdoors, I think.
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> There's nothing like that tired feeling you get after a hard days hill walking/whatever...
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> Very very very true!
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> Kind regards
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> Meri
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