Posted by Mitch on July 5, 2001, at 23:33:43
In reply to Re: Bipolar and Light/color Sensitivity, posted by Noa on July 5, 2001, at 15:22:17
Noa et al,
This is fascinating because I have IBS/d and when it gets very bad I have to shut off lights and close shutters and stuff to help with relieving it. It is like the cramping is intensified by the light. Temporal lobe seizure activity is supposed to be commonly connected with abdominal/GI discomfort as well. This has been the case since I have been 12 or 13 years old.
Also, I have mentioned before that Effexor and Prozac created intense vivid color perceptual changes-reds almost glowed! I did notice one time when I had a seasonal major depressive episode (midsummer) that I had just got new sunglasses and the episode seemed worse than usual as well. This is getting VERY interesting.
Mitch
> Kind of makes me think about the possible connection between bipolar and seizures, for some reason. Guess I was thinking about a friend who has bipolar II and migraines and often wears sunglasses in the house because too much light gives her a headache and/or makes her really irritable. She is prone to agitation and panic symptoms.
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