Posted by shelley on March 2, 1999, at 19:16:44
In reply to Re: Delayed Sleep Phase, posted by Chris A. on March 2, 1999, at 14:54:06
> Using my light box (10,000 lux) for thirty minutes the first thing in the morning seems to help reset my circadian rhythm. This is mentioned in the Oct. '98 issue of the "Archives of General Psychiatry." It suppresses melatonin production.
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> Checxk with your doc first, especially if there is any mood instability or Bipolar.Thanks Chris!! That's what my doc wants to do, but says it won't help until I am completely detoxed from the sleep meds I got attached to by my former doc. It takes time. I wondered if the light box idea really worked. Thanks again, Shell
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