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Old 05-08-2008, 02:15 PM
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TV and flashing lites


I usually fall asleep in complete darkeness and quiet but after a night of tossing and turning in the dark (fearing I'd have a seizure - not being able to sleep (useless, I know). So, I recently took to keeping my TV on (w/ sound down) to alay the fear of that night not sleeping in complete darkenss. Though eyes are closed I wonder if the flashing of TV lights could promt a seizure. Just curious. - Laurie
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Old 05-08-2008, 04:56 PM
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Hi Laurie- I don't know for sure if it can happen, but I have often wondered about it myself and I look away when there is too much flashing on the screen. Poppy
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Old 05-08-2008, 06:40 PM
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Laurie and Poppy,
That is a question if something like that could happen. I guess we'll never know.
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:10 PM
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I don't have a link handy, but I remember reading somewhere that the body needs to sleep in the dark (no light) in order to produce all the hormones/chemicals like seratonin that are vital for brain function.
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Old 05-08-2008, 10:11 PM
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yup... I found that one out. I am thinking it is melatonin that needs to help the cells rejuvenate.

I am going to find that one.. it was a good link.
Here it is:

Is there a link between quality of sleep and vulnerability to having seizures?
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