How to Use the Jet Lag Calculator if You’re Not Actually Travelling

People with mood disorders often struggle to establish healthy circadian rhythms.  They often go to sleep later than they should, and wake up later as well.  This affects mood as well as ability to participate in normal life.  For someone who is going to sleep at 4:00 am and waking up at 1:00 pm, changing to a better sleep pattern …

Jet Lag Explained

What is “jet lag” and why do most people feel worse when they travel around the globe in one direction, rather than the other? An article in the journal Chaos, summarized in the New York Times, suggests an answer. And offers some hope that you can reduce the severity and duration of the symptoms. For people with mood disorders, this …

Travel and Mood

Travel and mood are very much related. Often a trip is associated with a significant change in mood. This can be due to many factors. Getting out of a rut, experiencing new locations and meeting new people can bring you out of the depression. However there is also the possibility that travel may disrupt circadian rhythms in a way that leads …