Light Therapy for S.A.D.
OK so the time of year has rolled around when I start waking up depressed and have trouble falling asleep.
This year I want to buy a therapy light. Anyone have any recommendations? There is so much conflicting information out there. I would love to hear from anyone that has had success with a particular device.
You will really be helping me but more importantly, you will be helping those around me to not get stabbed. This will make you a good person!
This year I want to buy a therapy light. Anyone have any recommendations? There is so much conflicting information out there. I would love to hear from anyone that has had success with a particular device.
You will really be helping me but more importantly, you will be helping those around me to not get stabbed. This will make you a good person!
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you will be helping those around me to not get stabbed.
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i have one at work during the winter, I have no windows in my office, so I definitely think that effects my mood lol...it seems to work , you only need it on about 30 - 60 min a day, and takes about a week to notice a difference I heard.0
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Bump. Would also be interested in recommendations on which to buy.
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i have one at work during the winter, I have no windows in my office, so I definitely think that effects my mood lol...it seems to work , you only need it on about 30 - 60 min a day, and takes about a week to notice a difference I heard.0
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I hear ya - I battle with SAD myself. it sucks. I haven't tried one of those special lights - yet - but I have considered it.
This time of year (and especially in the winter) I find it doubly important for me to get outside and get the natural light. I'll be trying to do all of my exercise outside all winter unless there's a snowstorm, or it's -20C0 -
Thank you for your courage in posting this! A lot of people suffer from this and perhaps don't even realize it! I'd be curious as well as to which machines work best. (((hugs)))0
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I hear ya - I battle with SAD myself. it sucks. I haven't tried one of those special lights - yet - but I have considered it.
This time of year (and especially in the winter) I find it doubly important for me to get outside and get the natural light. I'll be trying to do all of my exercise outside all winter unless there's a snowstorm, or it's -20C0 -
I know someone who uses the Verilux lamp.
http://www.verilux.com/
It was selling for $39.99 at Walgreens last year.0 -
i have one at work during the winter, I have no windows in my office, so I definitely think that effects my mood lol...it seems to work , you only need it on about 30 - 60 min a day, and takes about a week to notice a difference I heard.
I have the Verilux Happy light 6000
http://www.verilux.com/light-therapy-lamps/happylight-6000/0 -
OK so the time of year has rolled around when I start waking up depressed and have trouble falling asleep.
This year I want to buy a therapy light. Anyone have any recommendations? There is so much conflicting information out there. I would love to hear from anyone that has had success with a particular device.
You will really be helping me but more importantly, you will be helping those around me to not get stabbed. This will make you a good person!
Okay, so when the sunlight is not on my skin regularly, I start to feel the mood thing....especially on cloudy days.
Not always, but after a period of time, it can really affect my mood!
So here is my own remedy...
I take St.John's Wort herb extract in capsules, the full dose.
Fish oil omegas
Vit d3 about 6000iu almost daily
I hit the tanning beds occasionally as well, if I think I need the mood boost. Actually I use the stand-up booths.
I discovered this remedy after getting anxiety/depression one time...yikes! Never again!
Of course, regular exercise is a big boost for mood as well.0 -
I bought this one a few years ago: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifemax-Light-Portable-Simulated-Daylight/dp/B002MRS5OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349708373&sr=8-1
I needed a small one because i work in a number of locations, so it has to be portable. Its not one of the best one out there but it fitted my budgets and requirements at the time and I love it, Really make use of it.
I also have an alarm clock very similar to this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HF3485-Wake-up-Light-Playback/dp/B0044YO9BE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kh_1
I have real issues with the darkness in winter, coupled with a total inability to get up in the mornings, so I need all the help I can get.0 -
Bought this one a few years ago. http://www.amazon.com/Uplift-Technologies-DL930-Day-Light-Affective/dp/B0009MFUWC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1349708966&sr=8-9&keywords=Light+therapy
Seems like you can find it cheaper, I know I did not pay that much. Absolutely love it! It is rediculously bright, took about a week to get used to. 20min each morning checking my email did wonders. It's a big unit but I would not trade it for the world. I am a huge fan of light therapy, have seen it work wonders in lots of people. It really straightened out my sleep cycle and energizes me each morning.0 -
Thanks for the recommendations everyone.
I totally agree with the exercise! I feel so much better on days when I work out. Unfortunately its not enough during the winter.
And if I have to swallow anymore vitamins/supplements/horse pills I am going to lose it. I seriously wonder if I can crush and snort. HAH nah I'm just kidding... (sorta)0 -
I strongly advise those that suffer from SAD to take at least 2000 mg of Vitamin D3 a day - within 3 weeks you should see a huge decrease in your symptoms0
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I strongly advise those that suffer from SAD to take at least 2000 mg of Vitamin D3 a day - within 3 weeks you should see a huge decrease in your symptoms
I know you said you don't want to take any more pills but I do recommend this as well. Keeping my vitamin D level in the optimal range helps a lot in the winters even without light therapy.0 -
What you nees is actually a dawn simulator. This is an article that reviews the top 3 best selling ones, it will help you choose:
http://www.light-therapy-reviews.net/dawn-simulator-alarm-clock/0 -
Hi there. I work for Lumie so will of course be biased and therefore will not make any personal comments. Nonetheless please do take a look at our website and look at the comments and feedback we get on Facebook, Twitter and other sites. We are very proud of our product
www.lumie.com Kind regards, Lauren
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