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Green and blue spaces

Green and blue spaces

Visiting nature has therapeutic benefits.

It seems green spaces make us happier and we might visit blue spaces when we're anxious.

See Happy days are nature days: visiting nature has positive spill-over effects for the entire day among people with and without common mental health disorders: The Journal of Positive Psychology.

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@0ddsidian @Appleblossom @Former-Member years ago I redecorated with some strong warm colours ... think yellow ochre and terracotta. .. but need to tone it down. I've introduced a multicoloured sofa cover which includes blues and muted greens. I can't repaint at present but the new mix of colours is better.

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@Dimity its good you are happy with the change.

I have terracotta tiles in wet areas, and a burgundy and green feature walls. Not lots of blue, but I do have a beautiful blue jumper and I like to wear navy blue.

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I remember going to a publishing factory where they print books about 10 years ago. They shared how pusblishers chose different coloured covers to promote sales. They said green is the least favoured but there are lots of 'warm' colours. It was an interesting concept @Dimity @Appleblossom @0ddsidian @Former-Member @Till23

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@tyme I noticed in Woolies the other day most towels and bedlinen were sage green

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Must be a natural/neutral, calming colour @Dimity I feel it is

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Interestingly pink is a good colour for some areas of hospitals @tyme

But also blues and greens in general

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Bad memories of a bright pink room used as an isolation room in a locked ward. I wasn't segregated there but others were. A mattress on the floor next to a potty.

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Yes depends on shade of pink and where it's used @Dimity

Hopefully things have moved on since your experience, which I'm sorry you had to endure. I haven't had an admission for a long time, but I remember some "interesting" situations

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I spend an hour and a half in green spaces most days. I find it helps me feel more grounded and I process any emotions that have been bottled up. Sometimes I listen to meditation apps in the sun, and it is easier to relax and focus than when indoors.

I do find blue spaces very calming, I need to make more effort to travel out to these.

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