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Comment on [USA] Is "there are ICE agents roaming the streets" a good reason/excuse to avoid going outside? Or is it just a part of reality that you have to learn to accept?

ruekk@lemmy.world ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

Being depressed inside is the same as being depressed outside. Your feelings and emotions don’t change whether you’re inside vs outside. However, there is science that sunlight can help produce serotonin. Which might temporarily improve your mood. But it will not “fix” the root cause of your depression

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BassTurd@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Anecdotally, my mental situation is notably better when I can get out and exercise or just be active outside. It doesn’t make the world’s problems go away but it does do some chemical stuff in the brain that helps. Sometimes just a change of location can help break that negative feedback loop too which helps improve things.

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piecat@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
A common “self soothing” technique (depression, anger, negative feelings) is to take a short walk outside.

A new environment / context can make it much easier to get out of a negative thought loop or spiral.

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xePBMg9@lemmynsfw.com ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Being in nature, breathing good air, experiencing a bright day and enjoying greenery does help. There is something about chlorophyll green. Also exercising, getting up early and avoiding procrastinating bahaviour helps loads.

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