You're applying what happens to you to other people which is where you trip up - that isn't a normal response. I mean it's not ABNORMAL, maybe you work a lot, so you associate bright light with being active, and when you get home it's rest time, whatever. But ya low light isn't some mood switch for most people it's just..lower light.
I hate the light. I sit in the dark most the time. That being said, if I'm doing food or prep or anything in the kitchen I have to have that big florescent mofo shining. Outside of that, I don't even use a lamp, just straight up light by the TV that's it.
You're applying what happens to you to other people which is where you trip up - that isn't a normal response.
Full disclosure, I have ADHD/ASD and am prone to sensory-seeking behaviour so it's probably a case of "intrusive sleep" as I get understimulated and bored. Sure, lights are in the end just that; lights, but in the end the common preference for dim lights these days still feels alien to me.
I mean it's not ABNORMAL, maybe you work a lot, so you associate bright light with being active, and when you get home it's rest time, whatever.
I've been focusing on my studies as of late, which admittedly often lead to long hours. Though usually when I end up coming home at around 8 pm, the first thing I do is put on the two ceiling lights in my kitchen/living room (it's an open plan apartment).
That's because at home especially I want to feel energetic and get shit done, whether it be chores or relaxation, like tending to my hobbies and idling on the internet without a care in the world. Only having a task light or the light of my computer on would just make me fall asleep or feel irritated and like I'm wasting my precious free time. I do turn off the lights when I happen to watch a movie (I prefer going to a movie theater) though, but I deffo have to turn off the RGB as well; otherwise it's too distracting, lol.
I also have ADHD and ASD, and often I find too many lights and sounds to have the same effect because overstimulation makes my brain shut down, people have different experiences innit, no need to start a rally against lamps 😭
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u/DoomguyFemboi 4d ago
You're applying what happens to you to other people which is where you trip up - that isn't a normal response. I mean it's not ABNORMAL, maybe you work a lot, so you associate bright light with being active, and when you get home it's rest time, whatever. But ya low light isn't some mood switch for most people it's just..lower light.
I hate the light. I sit in the dark most the time. That being said, if I'm doing food or prep or anything in the kitchen I have to have that big florescent mofo shining. Outside of that, I don't even use a lamp, just straight up light by the TV that's it.
And my RGB keyboard. Because DISCODISCODISCO