Belgians Take Lots of Sick Leave, And Why Not, They're Depressed

nikimcbee · 01-09-09, 12:47 AM

I was going to blame the waffles they eat.

Christopher Snow · 01-09-09, 12:54 AM

It's been my understanding that it's actually the Finns who are the most depressed people in the world (quite possibly due to overall lack of sunlight), so I'm a bit surprised to hear this about Belgians.

If true, I suspect it's because they no longer can watch sports cars and F1 cars shimmy to the left (and then right) through the "Masta Kink.*"

[*And if you don't know what the "Masta Kink" was, well then...I can only feel sorry for you]

CS

A Very Super Market · 01-09-09, 12:55 AM

I dunno about that, I mean Dowly seems far more cheerful (in his own strange way) than most of my countrymen.

Onkel Neal · 01-09-09, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Christopher Snow

It's been my understanding that it's actually the Finns who are the most depressed people in the world (quite possibly due to overall lack of sunlight), so I'm a bit surprised to hear this about Belgians.

If true, I suspect it's because they no longer can watch sports cars and F1 cars shimmy to the left (and then right) through the "Masta Kink.*"

[*And if you don't know what the "Masta Kink" was, well then...I can only feel sorry for you]

CS

Hmm... I'm thinking the Swedes. The Finns are to rugged to be slowed by depression.

If anyone should be depressed, it should be the Canadians. Imagine being so close to being Americans yet so far away....

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Christopher Snow · 01-09-09, 01:23 AM

Haha...I'll forgive you for that last one (because it was so good).

No, seriously: It HAS been my understanding that the Finns suffer particularly from depression (SAD or other) due simply to an overall lack of exposure to sunlight. Particularly during the winter months (in the northern hemisphere).

Alcoholism would have to be the Finns other major hurdle I would think.

I confesss my info might be out of date too.

CS

SteamWake · 01-09-09, 11:14 AM

Seems to me I read this same story a few years ago but it was about people living in alaska. High rates of alchohalisim, depression, etc.

Something to do with the long days/nights and 'cabin fever' due to the cold.

XabbaRus · 01-09-09, 11:54 AM

If I was Belgian I'd be depressed...who wouldn't?

Fish · 01-09-09, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

If I was Belgian I'd be depressed...who wouldn't?

You followed there political struggles last months?

Onkel Neal · 01-09-09, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher Snow

Haha...I'll forgive you for that last one (because it was so good).

Two points to you for recognizing a lame joke

Dowly · 01-09-09, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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Originally Posted by Christopher Snow

It's been my understanding that it's actually the Finns who are the most depressed people in the world (quite possibly due to overall lack of sunlight), so I'm a bit surprised to hear this about Belgians.

If true, I suspect it's because they no longer can watch sports cars and F1 cars shimmy to the left (and then right) through the "Masta Kink.*"

[*And if you don't know what the "Masta Kink" was, well then...I can only feel sorry for you]

CS

Hmm... I'm thinking the Swedes. The Finns are to rugged to be slowed by depression.

If anyone should be depressed, it should be the Canadians. Imagine being so close to being Americans yet so far away....

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Actually, it's we Finns who are the most depressed. Why? Well... we got wankers as neighbours on bothsides.

EDIT: Ow and dark winters too. You know there's a joke about what I said above; What Norway, Sweden & Russia has that Finns dont have? Good neighbours! WHAHAHAHA!!!

Rockstar · 01-09-09, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher Snow

It's been my understanding that it's actually the Finns who are the most depressed people in the world (quite possibly due to overall lack of sunlight), so I'm a bit surprised to hear this about Belgians.

If true, I suspect it's because they no longer can watch sports cars and F1 cars shimmy to the left (and then right) through the "Masta Kink.*"

[*And if you don't know what the "Masta Kink" was, well then...I can only feel sorry for you]

CS

You are, I think right about the lack of sunlight as it affects Melatonin levels known as the "the hormone of darkness".

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I was going to blame the waffles they eat. __________________

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A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I dunno about that, I mean Dowly seems far more cheerful (in his own strange way) than most of my countrymen. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	If I was Belgian I'd be depressed...who wouldn't? __________________

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Christopher Snow Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 201 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	It's been my understanding that it's actually the Finns who are the most depressed people in the world (quite possibly due to overall lack of sunlight), so I'm a bit surprised to hear this about Belgians. If true, I suspect it's because they no longer can watch sports cars and F1 cars shimmy to the left (and then right) through the "Masta Kink." [And if you don't know what the "Masta Kink" was, well then...I can only feel sorry for you] CS

01-09-09, 01:23 AM	#5
Christopher Snow Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 201 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Haha...I'll forgive you for that last one (because it was so good). No, seriously: It HAS been my understanding that the Finns suffer particularly from depression (SAD or other) due simply to an overall lack of exposure to sunlight. Particularly during the winter months (in the northern hemisphere). Alcoholism would have to be the Finns other major hurdle I would think. I confesss my info might be out of date too. CS

01-09-09, 11:14 AM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Seems to me I read this same story a few years ago but it was about people living in alaska. High rates of alchohalisim, depression, etc. Something to do with the long days/nights and 'cabin fever' due to the cold.