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Oct 13, 2015, 01:01 PM
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So... I've been reading my journal from just before my manic/mixed episode (with psychosis) in January, and I'd totally forgotten that I was sitting in front of my light therapy lamp up to twice a day beforehand. I never made the connection.
Guess I'm going to have to be careful about that this year (as in not sit in front of it!). Just a little warning I guess for everyone. Cheers! 
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Oct 13, 2015, 03:40 PM
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I have to remember to use mine this year too.
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Oct 13, 2015, 03:49 PM
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Mine is in the closet and it's staying there. Lol. I don't know why it triggered a mania in me. Every year, usually in february, I sit infront of it because I start getting a little worn out from winter. Never had a problem until this year.
Ofcourse, maybe my episode would have happened regardless.
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The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "What if I can't get up and stand tall, What if the diamond days are all gone, and Who will I be when the Empire falls? Wake up alone and I'll be forgotten." 😢 - sleep token |
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Oct 13, 2015, 04:59 PM
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hmmm, guess I will have to monitor things.
I have a new lamp for this year and haave been using it for a month. I have really noticed a positive experience thus far but I am only using it once daily (30min) |
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Oct 13, 2015, 05:00 PM
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I'm really sensitive to it. I have a light that I can adjust the intensity and timer and even using it at 15% (I think 50% is normal) and for 5-10 minutes instead of the 15 recommended for that type of light I still have gotten manic from it. We usually make a month to month decision about using it. Some years I do and some years I don't touch it. This year I won't be using it at least until Jan-Feb because I'm too unstable.
It is so good when it works though.....
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Oct 13, 2015, 05:15 PM
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Right. It always really helps me when I get tired from winter (really wakes me up).
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The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "What if I can't get up and stand tall, What if the diamond days are all gone, and Who will I be when the Empire falls? Wake up alone and I'll be forgotten." 😢 - sleep token |
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