Posted by bissie66 on January 15, 2008, at 9:34:04
In reply to Re: light box as adjunct to meds, posted by atmlady on January 14, 2008, at 20:52:00
> Hello, Bissie - I bought an Apollo Blue Light Box last month for $140 from Amazon
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> http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000C1946S/?SubscriptionId=1TXG27NYV494KWCZ0E82
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> check out the reviews. Most people are happy with it. They now show it as $185. Maybe you could get it cheaper in the spring or summer?
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> I really like it - took about 3 weeks to notice an improvement in mood and sleep, but it did come. I use it for 30 minutes in the a.m. (while I read the paper and do the sudoku) at 100% intensity. The results are mild; what I mean is, you don't really notice it as quickly as you would with medications, but yes, if your depression is worse during the winter months, by all means it's worth a shot to see if light will help. If I sleep late on the weekends, I'll still use it - even at 11am! Even if it's sunny and lovely outside - I just do it religiously, with my coffee and paper, every day, no matter what time. I am now off Ambien!! Yay!
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>Thank you!!
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