TommyGun991 wrote:
I live in a dorm room with two roommates. Being normal people as they are, they like keeping the room bright. Very bright. My eyes hurt, I can barely see anything on my laptop's screen and this whole light situation is driving me crazy. When I'm in light spaces, I literally lose the will do to anything, I just want to cover my eyes and sit like that. I can't get anything done, I can't study, I can't play video games, it sounds so ridiculous when I say that a room full of light is crippling me and causing a lot of stress. I like to keep my space dimly lit, it gives me much comfort, like a shield that protects me from the outside and all the activity that's going outside. I don't how to help myself or what to do, I'd appreciate any advice on how to deal with this because it's really really eating up my nerves and productivity.
Is this recent?
Check the full side effects sheet of any medication you have taken lately. Even seemingly benign medications can cause extreme photosensitivity (making lights hurt the eyes.)
I had this reaction to an antibiotic once. It lasted a looong long time, longer than the side effects sheet admitted to. It is now my feeling that anything on a side effects sheet is blanded down so they can stay on market with that pill. So, just in case, check all side effects. Ask your pharmacist for the full sheet, which will be long as your arm; not the one they put online or give to patients (when they even do.)
I also like
www.askapatient.com as those are honest feedback from regular people. Sort of like Yelp for pills.
08 Jun 2013, 3:46 pm
