“Not getting enough sensory input” as a causal theory of depression. Anosmia as an example. By @slatestarcodex
A priori this seems unlikely, but it fits a lot of my personal experience, particularly with seasonal affective disorderhttps://slatestarcodex.com/2020/04/17/depression-the-olfactory-perspective/ …
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I treat SAD effectively with lights that are MUCH brighter than any commercially available. This works pretty well, but has drawbacks (they are hot, noisy, only illuminate a small area adequately, etc)https://meaningness.com/metablog/sad-light-led-lux …
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I’ve considered several experiments to test the hypothesis, and develop potential treatments. Unfortunately these would mostly require proper clinical trials. One is to use low doses of eye-dilating drugs to just get more light in. I’d give that an even chance of working.
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Replying to @Meaningness @slatestarcodex
Unless it's skin exposure that matters!
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Yeah; i’m pretty sure it’s not, but that’s based on n=1 informal experimentation and casual reading of the literature
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The essay passes over the "can't enjoy food" factor way too fast. Food is a mood regulator.
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This should have been a reply to a different tweet but whatever
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I understood what you meant I think!
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