Have you tried drinking more coffee? I always feel my sharpest after a couple of espresso shots alongside a hearty breakfast.

@Luke
That's exactly how I feel except the negative effects are felt within 5 minutes. It's been over ten years since I've had daily, prolonged fluorescent light exposure so I no longer have any built up tolerance to it now. I doubt it's wifi as I've never noticed any difference with turning the router off at night or moving it as far away from my computer setup as possible. However, I only have a single router, I'm sure office complexes have many along with boosters.

I agree, office work is soul crushing. Working from home is a big step up since you have more control over your environment even if the work lacks real meaning.

@sushi_is_cringe All too well, you can't escape it no matter where you go. Mediterranean style is hands down the best. Not only are the aestheics top notch but the building materials are far superior to the wood frame and drywall garbage that everything in the US is made from. Barndominiums being the exception.

Lol I'd be embarrassed to drive around with no top wearing a mask. You gotta cruise with confidence. How else will you catch a girl's attention? The bigger issue is what the wind does to your hair style. I always end up looking like I've been electrocuted if I don't wear a hat

@sushi_is_cringe I'm with you on modern interior design. Don't forget the obligatory "luxury" vinyl plastic flooring.

I used to do the order online for pickup deal during the covid BS. The shoppers would always pick the worst quality produce though which was frustrating. Why a balaclava? Might as well go full on black ski mask lol

Shades shouldn't be overly conspicuous indoors though I'm sure it will draw some stares. Either they'll think I'm a douche or that I'm tripping. Don't really care either way.

@AinmBeo

Excellent studies, thank you

@AinmBeo Thanks for the links! I can't believe I missed that thread on the old rpf. Lots of good related threads on the subject too.

I'll look into some of those shades but I was thinking of just trying normal polarized sunglasses indoors. I don't work under fluorescent lights so my only real exposure is at shops and the gym. I think I'll give it a go and report back.

Does anyone else feel off when exposed to fluorescent lighting? I have always felt spaced out and uncomfortable under blue-white lighting for as long as I can remember. It almost feels like borderline anxiety sometimes but the negative feelings vanish immediately when I step outside. Incandescent or warm LED lights don't seem to have any ill effects.

If you look at a wavelength chart for fluorescent bulbs it's incredibly peaky compared to sunlight or incandescent. This is probably the reason why they make me feel weird. It's twice as bad when they're on their way out and are subtly strobing. Any suggestions for mitigating these effects? I'm thinking of wearing shades indoors even if it makes me look like a douchebag like the my new haircut dude.