Seasonal Affective Disorder Lights

Midwest67
Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:39:15 +0000

One of my favorite topics!

I suggest reading at www.cet.org. It is an excellent research-based resource, including a section on recommended products.

I used to use a light box but I have since switched to a daylight dawn alarm plus negative ion generator.

Both of these (proven effective) options are passive. That is, use them while you are asleep. So easy!

I have also found that it’s important for me to get ahead of the season. In Chicagoland, that means starting treatment mid-September so October is a smoother transition & I’m not a mess by time November rolls around.

I have a small table at the foot of my bed where the negative ion generator sits. It is supposed to be placed in an area with some feet of clearance all around it.

The newer model on cet.org is +$200 but I did not hesitate to replace the older model I had when it finally konked out.

Other tools in my tool box is getting outside and walking the dog every day, and regular exercise (hiking & weight training). Good self-care helps so much, but it’s also hard to get going if you are depressed.

I hope this helps!