CFS Squared: Tales of CFS

rain rain go away

by laura on June 8th, 2006

 I am really new to this b5media blog group, but I understand that they have a theme day, once a month.  Today’s theme is the sun. 

Unfortunately, no sun can be found here today. 

However,sunshine is fantastic for people with CFS.  I am one of those people who love the dark.  I wear sunglasses all the time (occasionally at work) because really bright light tends to bother my eyes….plus i am just that cool.

15 minutes of sunshine can make a world of difference for a PWC.  The sun provides us with a huge dose of Vitamins D and B12, and a healthy boost of serotonin.  Besides, fresh air is just really uplifting.  When I am having a not fantastic day, i make myself get some early morning or evening sun.  It gives me a slight perk.

However, if you happen to live in the Pacific Northwest or in a climate similar to Vancouver or Seattle, you may find days of sunshine few and far between.  If that is the case, there is such a thing as light therapy.  With this you can bring the sunshine indoors.  This option will be explored a lot more fully at a later date.  Right now, I have to go outside and sing a song to the rain (aka liquid sunshine).

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