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Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis

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This point in the winter for me is usually some of the worst for me with my mood. Abdominal pain doesn't help any, nor does constant grey skies.

How is everyone else holding up. I know some of y'all are really struggling, and I just want you to know you have a cheerleader over here rooting for ya.

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[–] goddog 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The winter time is the worst. There is almost no sun here, only dark Grey skies. I'm treating myself daily with artificial light in my office room. I bought a 5xE27 photography stand and I've put strong light bulbs with high CR rate and a lot of lumens. They have different warmth so they cover the entire light spectrum. This lamp is pointing to the ceiling giving the light a nice spread.

Additionally, I have two e27 light bulbs behind my monitor screen, one monitor light pointing at the desk.

Finally, two plant light bulbs that are giving the energy to my Monstera and other plants. It helps only a bit, but we have to try whatever works :)