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Posted by Gracie2 on June 15, 2002, at 0:50:43
I know that cooking yourself in a tanning salon is terrible for you. I know that it causes age spots, wrinkles, even skin cancer, and I was never interested in doing that to myself.
Then, a couple of years ago, I had a conversation with a co-worker, who always toasted herself at the fake-bake to a deep golden bronze every summer. I took a big drag off my cigarette and I said, "Ruth, don't you know how bad that is for you?"
She says, "Yeah, I know, but I don't care. Listen, I don't spend a lot of money on clothes or haircuts and I don't wear makeup. This is the ONE THING that I do just for myself, and it makes me feel terrific."
I said, "Because it makes you look good?"
She says, "No, it's not just that. You don't see the effects right away, but it makes you feel good. It relaxes me and puts me in a good mood."Well, after that conversation, I just had to try it. And she was right, it does me you feel good, just like anything else that's potentially lethal.
I wondered if anyone had any thoughts on WHY it makes you feel good. I don't spend a lot of time outside and there is no natural light in my work environment. In fact, as an x-ray tech, I often work in the dark. So, could it be the light exposure? Does it work like those lightboxes are supposed to help with SAD?
Or maybe it just makes you feel good like a great haircut makes you feel good?
Or maybe there's something about taking off your clothes and listening to music that's invigorating?Wondering...
Gracie
Posted by terra miller on June 16, 2002, at 21:01:52
In reply to Tanning for depression?, posted by Gracie2 on June 15, 2002, at 0:50:43
Y'know, there's something about totally relaxing for a half hour under those heat lamps. I think there would be similar effect with a massage, but still it's not the same. I think there's got to be something about the light, like you mentioned. I agree that it's a big mood booster.
I've attempted some sort of compromise, doing the fake tan lotion-thing which makes me feel good and tan. Then I still go outside with sunblock and soak up the sunshine.
Still, I agree there's something euphoric about those tanning beds. I don't know why either, but I sure know what you're talking about. I used to lay there and by the time I was done I had talked myself up to feeling like I could conquer any of my problems.
Terra
Posted by Phil on June 16, 2002, at 21:18:33
In reply to Re: Tanning for depression? » Gracie2, posted by terra miller on June 16, 2002, at 21:01:52
Posted by terra miller on June 17, 2002, at 15:17:51
In reply to Maybe someone should do a study.... (nm) » terra miller, posted by Phil on June 16, 2002, at 21:18:33
Posted by omega man on June 17, 2002, at 16:55:40
In reply to Tanning for depression?, posted by Gracie2 on June 15, 2002, at 0:50:43
I suffer from S.A.D. ..I remember renting a sunbed and felt so good...I did'nt need a tan either..I just rented it to cure skin blotches..
I'm going to buy a sunbed this winter and stand it upright as room lighting...
Posted by tabitha on June 18, 2002, at 1:41:51
In reply to Re: sunbeds make great room lighting, posted by omega man on June 17, 2002, at 16:55:40
Posted by Leighwit on June 18, 2002, at 18:01:25
In reply to Re: sunbeds make great room lighting, posted by omega man on June 17, 2002, at 16:55:40
Posted by omega man on June 18, 2002, at 18:05:39
In reply to Cool idea, how many lux do they put out? (nm) » omega man, posted by tabitha on June 18, 2002, at 1:41:51
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