Is there a link between sunlight and bipolar disorder ?

i am considering purchasing a light box to see if i can prevent or soften an oncoming depression.. my cycles seem to correspond with waxing and waning sunlight. looking for scientific research.

Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? If so, type 1 or 2? To be quite honest I believe you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Those who do suffer from SAD tend to have symptoms of almost an animal going into hibernation: very sleepy as the winter months near, and increasing energy as the summer months get closer. Light therapy may actually help you since it is known to help about 50% of patients who do suffer from SAD.

Check out this link for more information from a real source. If you experience any of these symptoms I would strongly suggest seeing a psychologist who may be able to help you out more with the possibility of light therapy.

http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/2... Source(s): http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/2...

i don't know
There's all kinds of information. Below is one example. You'd probably be better off asking your psychiatrist for references.
http://www.bipolaradvantage.com/terms/de... help.html
Yes, the sunlight helps the chemical imbalance in your brain produce more seratonin. I have heard from more than one person the special "light boxes" do help.
I don't know the answer, but thanks for the info..