Light therapy sleep trial

Blossom1961
Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
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I get to wear these trendy glasses twenty minutes every morning.

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  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,198 ✭
    WOW @Blossom1961 - is that to 'reset' your circadian rhythm?   I was told years ago to always, when I first get out of bed, to open the blinds and deliberately watch the rising sun for a minute or so .... It was somehow supposed to reset my brain that it was 'wake up' time .... 

    Let me know how you go!!

  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    Interesting @Blossom1961 - groovy glasses !  You need to add some bling.
    Is the trial part of your BC treatment ?
    I always try to stay with set times for turning the light out and then getting up.  I don't often fall into the trap of getting up if I cannot sleep - and I never use technology if I do get up.
    Do let us know more about the trial and please keep us updated on your progress a I am sure many will be interested.
  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
    Sleepcare Research Team. Cancer sleep therapy trial through Monash, Bendigo Health and Peter Mac. However, I think you can be anywhere to access this trial. So far I have done everything via phone. 
    @arpie Chemo apparently is responsible for stuffing up the circadian rhythm so yes, the glasses are supposed to help reset.
  • Afraser
    Afraser Member Posts: 4,450 ✭
    Interesting! Please advise how you go - I’d love to blame chemo for my somewhat chaotic sleep patterns but the problem started long before! But any cure in a storm! Best wishes.
  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    @Blossom1961, I did Google Bendigo and found some info.  Hells bells, expensive glasses !
    I really do hope they work for you.  Please let us know your outcome.
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,198 ✭
    I didn't have chemo, @Blossom1961 - but my sleep patterns are TOTALLY stuffed.  :(   Mine started with my menopause - about 30 years ago ....  But I am VERY good at rolling over (after the alarm goes off at 7am) and nodding off again ..... or waking up at 6am (or before) and pretending I didn't ..... 

  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
    I didn't have to pay for mine. They are a loan for the trial.
  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
    @arpie, yes I can wake at 6am with the alarm and then nod back off again for one-two hours. Not allowed to on the trial which sucks.
  • Locksley
    Locksley Member Posts: 978 ✭
    @Blossom1961 they look interesting.  Keep us posted.

    I don't sleep well either.  I toss and turn.  Get hot.  Have a cpac machine that gets a bit annoying.

    I tend to wake up at 3.00am stare at the walls then fall asleep at 6.00am and get up at 7.00am.
  • iserbrown
    iserbrown Member Posts: 5,766 ✭
    Hi @Blossom1961
    How are you managing?  Do you see a slight improvement?

    BC keeps giving in all strange ways so it's important to be vigilant and act accordingly 

    Take care
  • Blossom1961
    Blossom1961 Member Posts: 2,517 ✭
    @iserbrown I am actually getting to sleep sooner. It was taking me an hour plus every night. I am now asleep within fifteen minutes. I am also not waking up as much during the night. Downside is, I feel just as tired during the day. Hoping that changes too. I wasn't expecting much so anything is a win.
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,198 ✭
    Bummer you are still feeling tired - but hopefully over time, that may change? xx
  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    Just using those glamorous glasses would be tiring  Your sleep is better and over time that will improve those feelings of tiredness.  How long will you be on the trial ?
    Keep it up, it is working for you.

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