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Anyone tried one of those light therapy lamps?

curious to know your experiences with light therapy for seasonal affective disorder / depression.
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PinkStarburst · 56-60, F
I have one that I use daily. The brand is verilux. It stays in my bathroom and I turn it on every morning as I get ready for the day. I get about 30-45 minutes of exposure. It does help...especially during the shorter days. Too much of it gives me the jitters. I highly recommend it.
DragonFruit · 70-79, M
I’ve been using a light therapy lamp for many years!

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Neoerectus · M
Full spectrum bulbs and the equivalent have helped me for years.

S.A.D. is a light related phenom connected with light recorded by eyes.

I also found short time in tanning booths-when living in cool cloudy location- once a month helped.
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
Yes I have two LED portable ones, last one has a rechargeable battery and can sit close to it without being near an electrical outlet. My birds like it too after we've had a few cloudy days in the winter, they perk right up.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
laughter is still the best medicine.

next to progress in research and a health care plan that's affordable AND good.
Salix75 · 46-50, F
@sighmeupforthat not what I asked, however
DonaldTrumpet · 70-79, M
No I uSES SPraY tANZ
Byron8by7 · M
I have known people who have used them and found them very beneficial for SAD.

See the post below by Pinkstarburst.

Ignore the posts regarding Lava Lamps.
pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M
I didnt have the funds,so opted for a light therapy lampoon,showing for one day only round at no.17s place...complete waste of money :(
It cured me !!! The lava went up , then down thenI struggled in the middle and before I knew it , cured!!!
Fluffybull · F
I have a stash of "old-fashioned" 100 and 150w bulbs that I keep for the winter months! 💡
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I have seen it work. It is difficult though to do a control study.
SW-User
It helps me wake up in the morning but that's about it.
unknownpoetx · 36-40, M
one word: placebo.
Neoerectus · M
@unknownpoetx Not really. Objectively researched and proven.
unknownpoetx · 36-40, M
@Neoerectus you just proved that is placebo. fucking morons.

 
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