Light Therapy for SAD?
Has anyone ever used light therapy? I am thinking of buying a light for light therapy, but they are quite expensive and dont want to waste my money. Was looking for some extra reviews. I am currently looking a combination light, of a sunrise simulator light, with a desklamp style lamp (two separate lamps), thinking that because I hate mornings so much, the dawn simulator may help my circadian rhythms in addition to the sunlight simulation. I already know that the more sunlight I get the better off I am, so I am really hoping that light therapy will help. Just looking for suggestions. Is a desk lamp an OK style or do I really need that big, bulky overhead style?
So a box style is more important than a desk style? The desk style is not as good?
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You can use the desk lamp. It may take a little longer for you to notice the change in your mood, but it isn’t as bad as having a huge bulky light and paying a lot of money for it. I do suggest that you get the light therapy box though. They are quite helpful.
I use a large box light, there are many different styles. The key is to use it consistantly. Took about ten days before I noted a change in my mood, but it has just gotten better from there, so I absolutely endorse their use.
My GP loaned me one that sat on my desk at work. I would leave it on for about 2 hours a day as I worked at my computer.
It made a big difference to me and I highly recommend them for SAD.