Una Dosis de Sol (2023)

Exploration of human resilience and the complexities of mental health.

"Daily Dose of Sunshine" is a compelling medical drama series that delves deep into the lives of individuals grappling with various psychological disorders. Each episode serves as a poignant exploration of human resilience and the complexities of mental health.

The series is thoughtfully structured, with each episode focusing on a different psychological disorder, from bipolar disorder to panic disorder, paranoia, and pseudo dementia. The portrayal of these conditions is both insightful and respectful, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals dealing with mental health issues.

One of the standout aspects of the show is the character development, particularly the character of Mr. Yoon, who serves as a comforting presence for the other characters. The unexpected twists and turns in the story keep the audience engaged, while the emotional impact of the series evokes empathy and compassion.

"Daily Dose of Sunshine" effectively highlights the stigma surrounding mental health and the importance of empathy and understanding. The series prompts viewers to consider how they can be of service to those struggling with mental health issues and emphasizes the need for kindness and compassion in our interactions with others.

Overall, "Daily Dose of Sunshine" is a tearjerker that leaves a lasting impact, reminding viewers of the significance of prioritizing mental well-being and extending empathy to others. It serves as a poignant reminder that while we may all experience difficulties, showing kindness and understanding can make a world of difference.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' Daily Dose of Sunshine '' is a slice of life with a psychological theme.

The drama starts off quite simply, appearing to be another office-medical romance. However, halfway through, it changes tempo, giving a more in-depth view of people with mental health and their journey towards acceptance and healing.

The drama, as a whole, blends every genre nicely and smoothly. And even though the start of the drama feels blunt, the second half was quite strong and masterfully handled.

The performances were also quite enjoyable by every actor and actress in the cast.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Prefiro ser alguém que fica na chuva com você

"Ao longo da vida, todos nós eventualmente passamos por algumas dificuldades. Talvez as coisas não aconteçam do jeito que você deseja."

Daily Dose of Sunshine ganhou um espaço especial em meu coração, poucos dramas focam na enfermagem e em saúde mental de uma forma tão delicada, conseguiram retratar a dura realidade das doenças mentais e como as pressões sociais exacerbam os problemas aos quais somos mais suscetíveis. Adoro como isso humaniza os pacientes e desestigmatiza a falsa crença de que as doenças mentais são inerentemente deterministas de uma falha pessoal inata e não o resultado natural de fatores externos e experiências negativas. Como a enfermeira chefe disse "Qualquer um pode ficar doente, e o tratamento pode demorar um pouco. Mas como dizem, é sempre mais escuro antes do amanhecer. Ninguém nasce paciente, e ninguém permanece paciente até o fim."
Amei os personagens, me apeguei a enfermeira Jung Da Eun, ela é radiante, ver ela passar por tudo despedaçou meu coração, a recuperação, a luz nascendo depois das noites escuras foi lindo. Toda a equipe de enfermengem muito queridas, a enfermeira chefe realmente manda em todo mundo haha diva. O casal secundário fofos demaaais! Amei melhor amigo da prota, desejei tudo do melhor pra ele! O dr. Dong Go Yoon, esse maluco me conquistou de um jeito que vocês não tem noção haha.
O fato de focarem mais na equipe de enfermagem que a medica, foi maravilhoso, gostaria que tivessem mais dramas assim focado também em outras áreas da saúde como fisioterapia (onde eu atuo).

"As noites mais escuras abrem para o amanhecer, a luz da manhã vai brilhar sobre você."

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Queria poder falar muito mais, porém só sei sentir com esse final

Não gostei que colocaram logo a despedida da deul re junto com o último episódio, fiquei mais triste ainda
Mas esse drama foi incrível, a bo young é uma ótima atriz e fez o personagem muito bem.
Me emocionei muito, sinto que aprendi muito também com o drama
A deul re encontrou um amor que libertou ela de várias formas e buscou a liberdade que ela precisava também.
E como no final a da Eun disse, estamos todos vivendo no limite, qualquer coisa pode empurrar a gente e acabarmos caindo, é preciso viver no equilíbrio.
E cada um mostrou sua força e a capacidade de driblar os problemas e continuar a caminhada apesar das doenças.
Não sei mais o que falar, deu vontade de ter uma segunda temporada né? Contar mais sobre... Gostei muito mesmo, ele é um drama pra sentir e enxergar.

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a spotlight

you'll become the spotlight in this kdrama if you've gone through tough times in your life. you'll become knowledgeable about things you never knew before. you'll learn, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll realize a lot of things in your life. this kdrama helped me a lot to distinguish the difference between living and having to live. this kdrama made me realize that you have to help yourself in able to help others. you'll never have the start of being a help to other people if you don't know how to help yourself. It all eventually starts with loving yourself. This kdrama already have a special place in my heart and I wil rewatch this a million times!

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the most realistic portrayal of depression

What a realistic and beautiful portrayal of clinical depression!
Those who have loved ones struggling with depression, watch this drama to learn about what they really are going through and the emotions they cannot handle. Those who beleive mental illness is just a form of weakness, please watch this drama and see that it can happen to anyone anytime. As someone who has experienced depression and has seen her daughter suffer from major depression, I appreciate that this drama tackles every aspect of this illness on personal, family and social levels. It conveys the darkest hole one finds herself in, the hopelessness, lethargy and the surrender of the patient. The drama is exceptionally educational and urges the public to emphatize and not to stigmatize.

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Recommend it for mental health insights!

I'm happy that they released a kdrama that focuses exclusively on mental health issues. I've always wanted to watch something like this and finally I got the chance to do so.
I definitely recommend "Daily Dose of Sunshine" to anyone seeking a comprehensive portrayal of mental health challenges. This kdrama felt real and was very informative for someone like me, who previously had limited knowledge in this area. Through its portrayal, it has provided me with a profound understanding of the experiences and emotions of those going through such issues.
Undoubtedly daily dose of sunshine is one of my favorite kdramas of 2023!

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Stigmatizing show in disguise

I am only on episode three but felt very inclined to write a review. I understand why people have made comments that this show demonstrates the realities of mental illness well and is breaking stigma but...I don't agree. The doctors and nurses are constantly spewing the most stigmatizing language.

Examples: When Go Yoon was seeking help for cracking his knuckles in the first episode, he was basically dismissed and told it's easy to just stop. Also as someone with ocd, I don't like how they portrayed his character as this quirky and annoying guy who stares at Da Eun and was awkwardly touching/smelling the rice cakes her mom made (he just felt like a stereotype). Not to mention one of the doctors also saying they could cure him? You cannot cure ocd or "fix" any mental illness but the show sure acted like things could be solved easily.

Furthermore, when Yu Chan was banging his motor cycle helmet against the glass window, Da Eun made a joke saying "he's bipolar." There have also been jokes about schizophrenia and depression and the whole conference where they're inducing panic attacks and laughing about someone who had panic disorder was so insensitive. When the new trainees arrived and Seung Jae kept disappearing, there was clearly something wrong yet they kept calling him a slacker.

In general, the way they speak about mental illnesses is stigmatizing and at times they don't even describe them accurately. Also because a lot of the staff are not great people, that is the most accurate thing about the show because medical staff can be bullies and not care about patients irl. Anyways, this show had potential and I'm going to see where it goes but it is not in any way doing anything groundbreaking or going against stigma (more like contributing to it).

That is my two cents. I completely understand its appeal and we always want a show to represent mental illness and appreciate the ones that come by but this could have done a lot better with its potential.

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Beautiful Story and portraying of the characters ⭐️❤️

Just finished watching on Netflix and had to leave my review here. As a psychologist and health care worker I would like to give kudos to the actors, they really portrayed their characters so well. Loved the ending quote about “being on the border of what is normal and abnormal”. This quote really summed up the topic on mental health. Also loved how the series covered the stigma that families of patients with mental illness faces and how it shows the importance of family being involved in the patients journey. I often have to explain to people that people with mental illness are not different, and their mental illness arises from multiple factors like environmental factors, social factors, institutional factors which were beautifully portrayed in the series. So what then is the concept of what is norma and what is abnormal which originated from phenomenology back in the past from where mental ill patients were seen as abnormal and thereby isolated, some where even seen as witches and has to be burned on a stake.
Sorry for the ranting, just love watching series that speaks about mental health, series like this helps in sharing awareness about what mental health is and the stigma that comes with being mentally ill. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊

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Prepare to cry

I started this because of an edit I watched on tiktok. I saw park boyoung play as a depressed character and i just knew i had to watch it. Her acting is top tier especially when it comes to expressing negative emotions.

The show is honestly a rollercoaster. I cried each episode and it lowkey reminded me of Tomorrow kdrama. Whenever there’s kdramas that center around mental illnesses or suicide I know it’s going to be one of the best shows but it’s going to make my heart ache each episode.

I loved all of the characters and their development although some episodes seemed too good to be true like, quitting and getting a dream job just like that or social anxiety getting lowkey erased. I understand the characters had a development to get to that point but as someone who has social anxiety all of that seemed just too good to be true to me.

This show also made me realise just how scary it is to put a name to an emotion that is actually mental illness. It’s insane how quickly people avoid you and view you differently just for having a mental illness…I don’t know if i’ll ever have courage to get a proper diagnosis but this show showed that it wouldn’t be too bad or scary if i did.

Really well done. I recommend it but be aware that this show shows self harm scars and self harm happening (which was a bit hard for me to watch) the show is a bit gory with some scenes so if you’re sensitive, do go into this show with caution.

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the fine line between depression and hope, normalcy and abnormality

It is a delightful 12-episode Kdrama series on Netflix that shares a spiritual connection with the beloved "Hospital Playlist." This time, it takes us to the Psychiatry unit, offering a compelling narrative that revolves around the dedicated nurses and doctors who work there.

The show ingeniously navigates the intricate realm of mental health, dissecting the fine line between depression and hope, normalcy and abnormality. With every episode, it delves into the profound and diverse experiences of its patients, ranging from paranoia to exhilarating mania-induced dance routines, and the intricate transition of OCD and hyper fixations.

What truly stands out is the show's ability to evoke empathy, enabling the audience to intimately understand and resonate with the profound struggles of the patients. The stellar cast and gripping storyline combine to create a captivating and heartwarming series that shines a much-needed spotlight on the importance of mental health. "Daily Dose of Sunshine" is a must-watch, offering a beautiful blend of humanity and healing.

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A really touching Rollercoaster about mental health and human relationships

Watch it.

If you like any member of the cast, watch it.

If you want a pretty accurate representation of mental issues, watch it.

If you want joy, watch it.

If you want to cry.... watch it.

I think it was one of the most memorable and touching dramas that I've seen lately. From the several mother/daughter relationships that are portrayed in it to the rich/poor boy/girl relationships.

Just watch it and enjoy it all, from the sad moments to the really touching ones. And recommend it to your friends and family.

I think it helped me with my own mental issues.

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