The SO and I decided that since my SAD and depressive episodes have been so bad this year, we should come up with a strategy to help me transition into the inevitable mania episodes. I did a lot of research on holistic approaches, and I was fascinated by the UV light method.
I've had the "happy light" for about 2 weeks, and I use it for a hour twice a day. It is really neat. For me, the worst part of the day is morning. There have been some mornings when I am virtually in tears trying to convince myself to leave the house. Well, when I feel the overwhelming anti-socialness, I immediately turn on the UV light. It has helped in some of my meltdowns so far. The light reflects almost a positive energy that I can feel seeping into my skin. I don't become happy, but I feel energized.
We'll see how it goes. I'm trying to think positively.
