Posted by gardenergirl on December 17, 2005, at 18:03:27
In reply to Bright Light Therapy?, posted by Racer on December 15, 2005, at 14:49:18
It definitely helps me. I aim for 30 minutes a day at around the same time every day. It's best in the early morning, as bright light tends to reset your circadian rhythms (sp?) as bright light is a cue to wake, and your body tends to wake at that time.
I definitely have more energy and feel less depressed when I use it regularly. Last year I started a bit after the first day of fall, and I continued through the beginning of spring. I was not so good with consistent time at first, and this messed my sleep up. I also noticed a recurrence of depression in the Spring after I stopped. I wonder if I should use it throughout the year.
This year, I tend to forget to do it, even if I get up specifically for that purpose. (Duh, I know). So I'm not getting the full benefits. I also am having a very hard time using it on the weekends, as I just don't want to get up that early. So my rule for this year is to try to get the time in before 10:00 a.m., but to really try for about 7:30 a.m. each day.
gg
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