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Light Therapy

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Kalamazoo, MI

How do you find a good one that works and that isn't a rip off. Also, what would the effect be on someone who can go manic from too much light?

November 5, 2016
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You can go online to any site that carries daylight lighting (pet stores, electrical, etc) ... fluorescent bulbs. My husband made me my own light box which I put near the window to simulate sunlight and leave on for 8 hours or so a day. Helps my plants too ...nice and green. As far as too much light I have read that blue blocking sunglasses can have an antimanic effect.

December 27, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Never tried it- getting out during the daylight hours helps my moods though

November 21, 2016

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