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Originally Posted by Imah
I use the method of keeping my senses calm to help my moods.
When I am more prone to react to my surroundings - over stimulization of some senses pushes me over the edge quicker, and if I can keep my environment stable, I can sometimes avoid over-reactive responses.
Examples, low lighting, using sound on low - or noiseless. Shutting away to keep surroundings calm. Using light scents.
My spouse is a quiet person, we both use headphones, and our dogs don't bark - maintaining sounds (and for him lighting must be low) help us both immensely.
Does anyone else use this method - or would like to try it and share. |
Hi Imah !
Yes I am sensitive to sound and light. Ever since I was diagnosed in 2004
I have made sure I lead a completely quiet and stress free life.
I believe that It is when you are in a hypomanic or manic phase that sound and light become a problem. You are on to something big here when you talk about low lighting.
Here are three things that can help you further.
1. Reduce your computer screens light output with F.lux a free program on the internet.
2. Google Bipolar disorder, light and darkness treatment implications.
This might just save your life !
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3. Keep a daily routine (bipolar loves routine)
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every night in a totally blacked out room. Try to have a sleep or at least lay down for one hour after lunch
again in a totally blacked out room.
I hope this helps ! PAY IT FORWARD !
Good luck !
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