Why is the sea good for mental health?

Helps reduce your stress level It doesn't matter whether you're just dipping your toes or taking a swim; the ocean is full of positive ions that have a calming effect on human consciousness. Its blue color also helps destress the mind, providing people with a feeling of peace.



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The fresh salty sea air is full of negative ions, believed to help alleviate depression and the increased levels of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, which soaks into our skin makes us feel good,” says Joe S.

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“As well as improving sleep, recent scientific research shows that coastal living can also help in warding off depression and anxiety.” In fact, you don't even have to get your feet wet to feel the mental and health benefits of living by the sea.

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The answer is “every emotion.” When surfing, the ocean is a place of excitement, thrill, adrenaline etc. When I'm body surfing or swimming, it's a place of relaxation. When snorkeling or diving, it's a place of wonder and discovery. I've had scary moments, sad moments and wonderful moments in the ocean.

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In fact, the repetitive sound and sight of waves promote a meditative state. That's why when we're at the beach, we feel unburdened, lighter, and this positively affects our mood.

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Spending Time Outside People living near the ocean are also more likely to spend time outdoors, which increases their vitamin D production. Vitamin D is essential to proper body functioning and promoting calcium absorption, bone strength, and immune health. Oceanside climates can also help restore health.

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Likewise, spending time at the beach can lessen anxiety and nervous system arousal, which is what makes you feel stressed and anxious. It lifts your mood. Time on the beach increases your self-esteem and promotes relaxation. People with attention deficit disorder can feel calmer at the beach.

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It's proven that living by the sea makes people want to spend more time outdoors. Whether that's walking along the beach, swimming in the sea, kayaking, snorkeling or playing beach volleyball all seem better when it's accompanied by warm weather and bright blue skies.

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