| Fizzyangel |
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| 03/01/2009 00:16 |
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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and Lightboxes
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Hi Ladies,
I have been reading the "Depression" thread on the Family First Page, and have posted this on there as well, but thought it might be useful to put a seperate post here too.
Some people have mentioned SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which I believe is a very real condition. My D became very depressed a few years ago due to her anorexia among other things but also because she suffers in winter due to the short, dark days. I decided to get her a light box, which I bought from the internet. This is the link for the company I used
http://www.lumie.com/shop/products/brightspark
I purchased the Brightspark light box, which is portable, and can be sat on a desk or table. She used to sit in front of it for an hour or two each evening when she was doing her homework, and within a couple of weeks she was noticibly less depressed and much brighter. I can't tell you how much this made a difference to her, and I would urge anyone who feels that they are affected by dark winter days and may be suffering from SAD, to purchase one. They may seem expensive, but this is a small price to pay for something that could transform and lift your mood in the space of a week or two.
Lisa. x
| blossom97 |
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| 03/01/2009 17:14 |
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Re: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and Lightboxes
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I have a friend who swears by her light box Lisa..it really does get her through the winter.
| Sue_Scripture |
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| 03/01/2009 17:14 |
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Hi Lisafizzy - I've got one that I use, too. It doesn't help for overeating and bad temper which is what I'm suffering from now, though!!! LOL
| Ashbee |
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| 07/01/2009 17:49 |
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Well, after reading this thread I suggest Mr A look at the link and consider a light box. He placed his order yesterday and the light box arrived today while he was at home. He's sitting beside it as I write so time will tell how effective it is, but I have confidence it will help me.
However, I had no idea just how bright these things are! I thought they were bright but not that bright. I have a problem going near it as too much light sets migraines off and rely on sunglasses more and more these days and I'm tempted to wear them just to pass by the light. It also shows how gloomy everything else is this time of year...
Anyway, time will tell.... thanks for the tip off, FizzyAngel and all...
| Fizzyangel |
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| 08/01/2009 16:17 |
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Hi Ashbee, I am so pleased to hear that Mr. A has purchased a light box and I really hope that he sees some positive results soon. If he is using it every day, he should start to feel a bit better in a week ot two. Ashbee, it's bright as it mimics natural sunlight. I know what you mean though, I felt the same when we first got ours, but you do get used to it. It is such a pure, fresh, white light, that you can't help but be up-lifted by it. Let us know how Mr. A gets on. Lisa. x