Posted by cole on October 29, 2000, at 22:32:09
In reply to light boxes, posted by ksvt on October 29, 2000, at 20:08:49
i too have depression that is year round yet worsens in the winter. i just got a light box this year, and i've been using it for a few weeks. i can't say how it has affected my depression, since i'd been using an antidepressant with success prior to using the light box. it is really nice to have bright light in the morning though. i use it 1/2 hr in the morning everyday. my box came with instructions as to how it should be used, in addition to clinical study information. my box is the same one used in a study-- it is advised to buy a box utilized in successful studies, but they tend to be more expensive. mine was about $300, but it has a lifetime guarentee. it's a bio-light by enviro-med. if you have the money i'd suggest getting one-- it makes my mornings a lot easier when it's all gloomy out.
cole
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