Posted by Janice on March 11, 2000, at 22:56:14
In reply to Re: Television and depression, posted by Sarah on March 10, 2000, at 17:07:24
Hi Noa and Sarah (I also see juniper's name at the end of this thread, but I cannot read what you have written yet)
Today I learn about the millionaire couple's annulment. I must really like gossip to perk up & pay attention at these moments.
yes, the commericials are louder than the shows up here too. I heard that this was illegal, but somehow commercials are louder (people talking really loud, music with many instruments).
I think it is an ADD thing - to block out the children in the background and furnace noises and people's footsteps. I can concentrate with it on, in fact, it helps me concentrate (ADD and all)! I guess the alternative would be to keep getting distracted by uncontrollable noises in the background.
What I think I will do after reading your replies is a compromise. I'm going to do 'the Jerry Lewis thing' (but on a more modest scale) - to have the TV on, volume off & music playing. I like TVso much I know it has to be bad for me -like junk food, cigarettes, staying up all night, alcohol and caffeine. I mean it feels really good - which is a bad sign. It almost feels like OCD - a trance.
I have heard of some studiesdone (one recently where after the introduction of American television in Fiji, eating disorders increased dramatically) and they all seem to indicate that TV is not psychologically healthy. But then I get a little bored listening to so many different countries in the world blaming whatever problem on American television. I mean comeon, don't turn it on then.
Noa,you know you're depression is getting bad when even the TV can't hold your attention.
I wear very soft pink ear plugs in my ears at work so I don't get irritated by all the distractions. Noone sees them because of their colour and I wear my hair over them. I find not only do I not tend to get distracted and irritated...but even more importantly, I look and sound more confident. I talk a little louder and it takes a nanosecond longer for me to respond to what's being said, which slows my reaction time down to normal. Before I always spoke quietly because I just assumed everyone could hear like me, and didn't want to irritate anyone.
It sounds like you are somewhere along on the continum towards ADD (and maybe cycling depression?).
Sarah,
I tend to get too deep into a subject that doesn't warrant the attention (like now maybe? :-)) and I guess I have some farout opinions that aren't the social norm in my husband's carrer social circle.exact same problem! Anyway, Dexedrine gives me the power to keep my mouth shut. What a relief! I would talk about the wackiest things - sometimes I think just to entertain myself. NOt being able to keep your mouth shut is a MAJOR impediment to success and a happy life - kind of like that silly movie, 'Liar, Liar'
thank you both for your replies, Janice.
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