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Has Anyone Ever Used A Light Therapy Box To Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Columbia, MD

I have been suffering from SAD and i heard people using the light therapy box as a way to help with winter time blues. But im not sure if it really works

September 30, 2024
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I take vitamin D 25,000mg daily and turn every light in house on wit daylight bulbs. It helps.

September 30, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I bought one a few years ago and doesn’t help me at all

November 26, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

No I don't have one but my doctor has suggested I get one

November 10, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes, it sometimes it works. Start at 10-15 minutes. Increase according to therapist or psychiatrist. Whichever knows more and has more experience. I'm bipolar so I need to start slowly. I need to be careful increasing cause it could cause hypomania and/or mania episode. My therapist guides in how much time in a day. Also, try to use earlier in the morning.

October 19, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I use one for an hour in the morning. I think it helps.

October 1, 2024 (edited)

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