Posted by Sarah T. on March 12, 2005, at 19:55:54
In reply to Re: Can a lightbox cause this? » Sarah T., posted by KaraS on March 12, 2005, at 2:42:59
Hi Kara. Is there a pattern to the palpitations? Do they occur at around the same time(s) each day, or are they unpredictable? The reason I ask is that, when I was on TCAs (including Ludiomil which is technically a "tetracyclic"), I had the most severe cardiovascular symptoms when the blood levels of the medicines were peaking. For several TCA's, that occurred around 12 hours after I took the dose, so if I took it a few hours before bed, I'd wake up in the morning with racing heart beats. I found out from the Holter monitor that I had sinus tachycardia, so it was a "normal" rhythm, just too darn fast.
I think gardenergirl's idea about reducing the amount of time you spend in front of the light box is a good one, especially since you live in a nice, sunny place (how I envy you!). When I use my light box in the warmer months, I use it for only a few minutes. I actually use it as a make-up light, when I put on make-up, tweeze eyebrows, etc. Add to that a mirror that magnifies between 5X and 8X, and I see all my imperfections. It is most unforgiving! So, even if you don't use it as an antidepressant, the light is still multi-functional. Oh, my cat also likes to "sun herself" in front of it.
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