Blues Room
The Right Furniture In The Right Place Can Aid Depression Recovery
The summer months are usually a time of fun and happiness. You have a skip in your step, the birds are singing and you have the warm sun on your face. When the shorter colder days of winter approach however, a lot of peoples mood shifts. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a recognized condition that affects around 2% of the population and around 10% of people report symptoms. Lethargy, mood swings, muscle pains and generally feeling low are among the many that people report. It is caused by a lack of sunlight in the winter months having an effect on the chemical balance in the brain. If light levels drop below a certain point, the eyes send a message to the brain which assumes it is night time and prepares the body for sleep by making you tired and weary.
All is not lost however, you can fight the effects of seasonal depression by giving a little thought to the furniture you buy and where you place it. Living room and additionally bedroom furniture are often the most important to get right as these are the rooms that we spend most of our time in. Buying white furniture like white wardrobes, tables and chairs will increase the amount of light that is reflected around the room and will have a large impact on mood.
Keeping furniture down to a minimum is another great tip and stops rooms from feeling restricting and claustrophobic.Not only does less furniture been you wont bump into stuff as much when you move around, but additionally the light that enters the room bumps into less things and this makes the room brighter. Light reflection is also enhanced by covering your walls in light and bright paint or wall paper.
Some ideas for reducing the amount of furniture you have include only having your table large enough for everyday use and taking away or adding chairs if and when you need them, only have one bedside table instead of one each side, and getting rid of small pieces that only have aesthetic value.
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