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Originally Posted by Pookyl
These are the non-medication things I do:
Confine myself to indoors
Keep the lights dim/low
Watch something like a black and white movie or anything with David Attenborough
Colour in
Jigsaw puzzles
Give my wallet, keys, (also car keys back when we had a car), phone, computer etc to my husband for safe keeping
Create a low stimulus environment and stay there if possible
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I was glad to see this!
I have often suggested keeping lights dim, even shutting the curtains if there is bright sunlight coming in through the windows. Many have let m e know they do not think this,and other steps are helpful. I am glad to see BirdDancer suppporting your plan, too.
Bluebicycle has a website where people can download a program which will help with computer screen light, if one must use a computer when feeling manic. I should clarify, this program is used for lessening the light at night when usisng a computer. I am guessing it would potentially help anytime, especially if the room is not full of sunlight. Maybe Blue will come along and will clarify for me.
There are also yellowish/amber glasses one can use to filter out some light. I have a pair I use for migraines; I cannot recall just now where I had gotten them. I will think on this and will get back with some info if I can find it. Again, the goal is to block as much light as possible.
Thanks so much!
