Deborah, I found that very informative. my problem is living alone and trying to fill my time [without a job] and with Rheum.Arthritis as well as Depression, means Im not as physically active as I should be. Marishka mentions noise. Allowing for the fact that when Depressed, we become more sensitive. I live on a highway, v close to the road. Last night I went to a friends. Just a normal neighbourhood but the quiet was heavenly, apart from the odd dog barking, kids playing, normal everyday stuff, it was bliss. When I came back it really hit me, the incessant 24/7 noise which is a huge pollution. Unfortunately Im in a position where I cant move as its a Soc. Welfare Home. The constant stream of traffic, even at night, horns beeping, fire engines, Cop cars, kids going by late and shouting, its pretty stressful and I dont think we ever get used to that !