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Seasonal Affective Disorder - has anyone used a light-box or similar?

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 03-Aug-15 15:53:02

I agree with Galen. Carry on taking the sunshine vitamin. Otherwise known as Prozac.

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Mamie Mon 03-Aug-15 15:46:11

I use one and it works for me. I bought a basic model from Maplin's, which was about £45 at the time. I put it on from when we wake at 630 and leave it on for an hour or so while I read or use my ipad. I don't suffer from depression but definitely get a bit of winter blues and the light helps.

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Galen Mon 03-Aug-15 15:38:10

Tried one! Waste of money

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Clematisa Mon 03-Aug-15 15:27:41

I'm looking for information on light-box / lamp to help with winter as I want to come off ant-depressants but know that October to March can be very difficult for me - in summer I can wake and be up just after 6am but in winter it takes me all my time to wake before 11am even with the blinds open and several alarm set! The Dr. says it's worth finding out about as it apparently helps the serotonin levels. I wondered if any-one has used one and how you went about choosing the right one for you? Do you need to use it for an hour or more at a time or can you stagger it? How big is it? Any answers would be gratefully received thanks.

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