OT: Sleep problema as cause of depression
This is an interesting article that introduces a enw perception that "some sleep problems generate symptoms that mimic those of certain psychiatric disorders."
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20126962.100-are-bad-sleeping-habits-driving-us-mad.html?full=true
Not to mention that good sleep is important to weight loss and vice versa.
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/slideshow-sleep-foods
http://www.weightlossguru.com/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Weight-Loss-can-help-mild-sleep-apnea/
Silvia
Thanks for your blog it's always great to hear from you.
So tell me I know you think of me when you mention exercise but how are you getting on. I can visulise you being out in the wonderful Brazilian sunshine walking or swimming.
The sun is out here today but there was a very heavy frost this morning.
Take care and keep blogging to let us know how you are doing.
Luv Elaine xxxx
Thanks for the links. I do not have any problems sleeping just do not get enough. I commute to London about 3 days a week and it takes about 2 and half hours each way as a minimum. This means early starts - out of the house by 6.45 to walk to thye station and earlier some days and home late often gone 10pm. I tend to be wide awake when I get home so find again and again that it is gone midnight before I get to bed. This means I am often having only 4-5 hours sleep a night and I think this might have contributed to weight gain over the last few years.
Have a good day
Pete
Elaine, I will post a photo of today, so beautiful, not a single cloud in the sky and quite hot.
Gowrie, I've been reading many articles about sleep deprivation. I will look for them.