Posted by Noa on November 13, 2001, at 17:56:54
In reply to Re: Couple of questions for Noa » Noa, posted by Greg on November 10, 2001, at 11:41:00
I usually use it in the am, first thing. I have it right next to my computer, and have angled the monitor and the light box so even though I am looking at the monitor screen, the light is shining into my eyes. I have "veg" time first thing in the morning, while I wait for my brain to wake up. Take my adderall and thyroid meds, turn on the light and my computer scrabble game, spend an hour.
I have also at times added a bit more time in the afternoon (particularly on weekends) or early evening (not too long, just enough to wake me up for a few hours).
I think the smaller boxes just require longer exposure/closer range. The research says benefit can be at 2500 lux or above, but when I was looking, it seemed like people recommend 10,000 if you don't want to spend all day in front of the light.
I am thinking of getting a desk lamp version for my windowless office to supplement the bigger box. But you need to ask yourself if you will be having the light shine into your eyes enough--ie, just having it on your desk isn't enough.
I think everyone's needs are different, and trial and error is probably the best way to figure it out. Most of the companies have pretty good return policies so you could try it and return it if it doesn't do much good for you.
What I notice is that while it doesn't do much of anything about mood, it does help me wake up in the morning and not feel like sleeping the winter away.
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