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Does depression affect how bright you perceive colors? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 days ago by DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world
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I feel like the colors I've been seeing for the past few years seemed darker than like, say, 10 years ago. Like less contrast.

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[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I've noticed the same thing, whereby colors appear dull when I'm depressed and vibrant when treatment is working. But also note that colors naturally appear less vibrant as we age due to changes in our eyes and brains. For example, the lens of the eye yellows, and photoreceptor cells degrade.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Um... I'm not even 25 yet, I hope I'm not going blind lol

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 days ago

Losing color sensitivity =/= going blind. Most people have until around age 30 before these changes are noticeable, but it can hit earlier if you have a lot of UV exposure or health issues.