Posted by sjb on September 28, 2004, at 9:29:58
In reply to Light box therapy...any current users?, posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2004, at 3:55:44
april8,
I, too, have fallen apart in the last week or so and I didn't "come out" of my winter depression until last April. At first, I thought it was just a med poop-out (part of the reason, I'm sure), but I think it's also a result of the decreased daylight.
To answer your questions, if I can remember, there are many reputable brands of light boxes. Apollo, NorthernLight are two I can think of off the top of my head, but there are other good ones that are mentioned in this thread. I recommend you read all the entries since you admit you are a "beginner" to light therapy.
Whatever box or dawn simulater you choose, don't delay. They don't help everyone and I'm probably one of the ones that are not helpled but I haven't given up yet. (I first tried mine last Jan, which was probably too late, and my PDoc recommended that I start after Labor Day this year.)
I think you should certainly try it, for at least 20-30 minutes a day for 3-4 weeks. Good luck.
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