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Bright Lights

Cozy Wozy

Hi Everyone, I have always struggled with sensory overload but just recently my sensitivity to light has got worse. I really don’t know why but at the moment its a challenge to even go in the garden on a sunny day like today, walk my dog or even sit in my conservatory.

Even though we have got blinds in the conservatory that filters the light it still eventually gives me a headache and then can end up being a migraine. It hurts the back of my eyes. I put sunglasses on which normally helps but I don’t want to end up sitting in a dark room all the time. I’m feeling like a gremlin. Does anyone else struggle with light and if so have you found anything that works apart from sitting in the dark. I would be grateful for any suggestions. 
thankyou 

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  • Hey there. 

    I totally understand, I have big issues with sensitivity to light. I survive these sunny days with the blinds closed to block out much of the light, and sunglasses to take it down to a nicer more comfortable level. 

    Here's a suggestion for you if you struggle indoors regularly. I have invested in philips hue smart bulbs. you can adjust the brightness, with some bulbs you can even adjust the colour. all I have on during the evenings is my desk lamp at 5% brightness.

    Another suggestion if you have issues with bright lights is to change the colour/brightness settings on your screen. opting for dark mode applications has also benefited me greatly.

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  • Hey there. 

    I totally understand, I have big issues with sensitivity to light. I survive these sunny days with the blinds closed to block out much of the light, and sunglasses to take it down to a nicer more comfortable level. 

    Here's a suggestion for you if you struggle indoors regularly. I have invested in philips hue smart bulbs. you can adjust the brightness, with some bulbs you can even adjust the colour. all I have on during the evenings is my desk lamp at 5% brightness.

    Another suggestion if you have issues with bright lights is to change the colour/brightness settings on your screen. opting for dark mode applications has also benefited me greatly.

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