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Comment on Light Therapy Lumen Photon-90 Infrared Therapy Product by Photography Buff

Photography Buff — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:37 +0000

Review by Photography Buff for Light Therapy Lumen Photon-90 Infrared Therapy Product Rating: My nutritionist suggested that I try this for severe arthritis in my hands and wrists. After using it twice a day for several months, I have much less swelling and pain, and others are now commenting on how much better my hands look. It is well worth buying, it has provided me with a safe and effective alternative to surgery.

Comment on Light Therapy Lumen Photon-90 Infrared Therapy Product by jeffmart

jeffmart — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:21:31 +0000

Review by jeffmart for Light Therapy Lumen Photon-90 Infrared Therapy Product Rating: I suffered a bone bruise on my foot playing softball. My doctor told me the typical recovery time is at least 2-3 months. I decided to try the lumen after hearing some of the testimonials. After four one hour treatments, I am no longer walking with a limp and experience no pain whatsoever. This has occured well in advance of the 2-3 month timeframe I was originally given. I am a believer now.

Comment on Help for chronic severe bipolar depression when all the meds and ECT fail? by Conan Of Cimmeria

Conan Of Cimmeria — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:21 +0000

I’m sorry you have to go through this. I have read many of both your answers and your questions, and I have to say, you seem like one tough person to endure this for as long as you have. I know I couldn’t if I were in your shoes. I wish I could give you an answer that could help you, but I am unfamiliar in this area. The only thing I can suggest is possibly moving to an area that has similar weather that your area does in May and June? Not sure if that’s possible, or any help, but mainly I just wanted to say I’m sorry you have to deal with this. I hope one day you can find relief.

Good luck

Comment on Help for chronic severe bipolar depression when all the meds and ECT fail? by Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:21 +0000

Any expertise I may have is in the area of depression, and anxiety states; not bipolar disorder, but I know that there are light boxes which produce plenty of light, but in the wrong end of the electromagnetic spectrum for the production of vitamin D3. I suggest that you check out those at http://www.mercola.com and also enter "krill oil" in their searchbar. In the Northern US states it is not possible to get sufficient vitamin D3 from exposure to sunlight in the winter months, and your levels would be at their lowest for the year, right now, unless being supplemented. People with the lowest levels of it are 11 times more likely to suffer depression. Venison, although a good meat, is high in Omega 6. Most Americans get several times more Omega 6 than Omega 3, when a far healthier ratio is 1:1 View the post on Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the rest of http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_27.html and page B, which contains all the treatments for depression which I have so far encountered Bipolar disorder is addressed on pages C, and 1. Try posting in the chat sites, and forums for both disorders; at CRAZYMEDS the webmaster is bipolar, and very knowledgeable.

There are probably treatments which you have not tried, yet, such as the version of acupuncture designed to treat depression, which has a high success rate, or hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is merely a heightened state of suggestibility, in which you are better able to communicate with your subconscious mind. 85% of people are suggestible, to some degree, so you could either seek professional hypnotherapy, or hypnosisdownloads.com has a course on it, and one about overcoming a troubled childhood, and/or asktheinternettherapist.com has one on re-parenting your inner child, and/or instant-hypnosis.com has one on dealing with child abuse. If antidepressants haven’t triggered manic episodes, use the core treatments shown, and at first, for at least 6 weeks, either 200mg of 5-htp, or, if using a RECOMMENDED brand of St. John’s Wort, take a maximum of 50mg of 5-htp with it, as it acts quicker. "I do also have a severe sexual abuse history, which I have gotten plenty of therapy for" – it’s not the quantity of therapy which is important here, it’s the type. See page Q, at 8m.com and have a course of EMDR therapy.

Comment on Help for chronic severe bipolar depression when all the meds and ECT fail? by Working

Working — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:21 +0000

Have you tried avoiding antidepressants? Some think that it makes bipolar worse. Sticking with a mood stabizer that makes you at least a little less depressed like lamictal (not actually approved for this use in bipolar, but as you know off-label uses are pretty common for the mentally ill) or even lithium by itself apparently might help too.

Have you tried light therapy? They use this for people with seasonal affective disorders. It’s like a little lamp that you shine on your face every morning for so many minutes to help you feel happier.

Comment on Help for chronic severe bipolar depression when all the meds and ECT fail? by MikeA

MikeA — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:21 +0000

i’m pretty much in the same boat; though i refused ect, and my psych docs and even medical docs tried to talk me into it. i take lamictal that keeps me out of deep suicidal depression, though the idea hardly ever leaves my mind. i do know a few of the triggers that push me into despair, and i hide away from them as much as possible. my world is quite small, and as much as i hate it, it’s the only way i can keep half way stable.

the most disappointing thing for me is when i do have a mild manic episode that lasts for a few weeks or more and i want so bad to tell myself it’s over and i can function as a normal person. i’m usually blindsided when i crash, but when someone in my support system reminds me my life doesn’t work that way, i crash hard. too hard sometimes and i find myself hiding from my support system too.

i’m sorry i don’t have an answer for you, just wanted to let you know you are not alone. i just try not to think about how useless i am, and i keep working on the self destructive habits (not doing anything for diabetes, smoking, etc.) so i can go without my people feeling like i deliberately left them.

Comment on homemade light therapy?? by formerly_bob

formerly_bob — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:45:35 +0000

There are light bulbs available for all types of fixtures – they are usually called "full spectrum" bulbs or "Grow Lights." There are all sorts of suppliers on the Internet, and even places like Home Depot, Lowes, and many local hardware stores carry them.

Here’s one source:
http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/full_spectrum_light_bulbs_30_ctg.htm

Comment on homemade light therapy?? by SKM215

SKM215 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:45:35 +0000

I use a halogen desk lamp. I use sun glasses, they are not dark glasses though, they are almost rose colored glasses. I feel a good difference. I have never tried the real light therapy. I hope this works for you.

Comment on Light Relief Infrared Pain Relief Device by Joseph Abramo

Joseph Abramo — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:01:50 +0000

Review by Joseph Abramo for Light Relief Infrared Pain Relief Device Rating: light relief does what they said it will do for you. It relieves my pains

Comment on Infrared Light Heat Lamp Hand Held Massager Reviews by Beth Purkhiser

Beth Purkhiser — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:59:57 +0000

Review by Beth Purkhiser for Infrared Light Heat Lamp Hand Held Massager Rating: This product gets too hot for the cheap plastic of which it is made. The company that produces it should either use different materials or build a timer into the product or both. The extra cost would be well worth these safety measures. The last infrared wand I had I used for years with no problems. This one is only meant to be used for short periods of time but I made the mistake of falling asleep while using it - Vicodin and muscle relaxers can do that to a person! I rolled over and the wand ended up underneath my pillow facing into my mattress. I awoke to a burning smell and the wand was completely melted and it actually exploded when I tried to pull it away from the mattress. It was quite a mess and I've had to replace the mattress cover, sheets and pillow. I would have preferred putting that money into a safer product in the first place. I'm still just counting myself lucky that I didn't badly burn myself (infrared goes deeply enough that a burn from it would most likely require surgery) or start a fire. The infrared does feel great on aching joints and sore muscles - but the risk isn't worth it - hold out for something safer!