Does anyone have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?

I have this that starts in the fall when the days get shorter, and then feel better around January 15th when the days start to get longer again.  Does anyone have this?  I am even on antidepressant and I still feel depressed from the shorter days.  I need to buy a light box, but have no idea where to go.  I have called and left a message at the Doctors office to see if they know.  Does anyone have a Light therapy box, and has it helped you for SAD? Thanks!

Well since you are talking about the fall rather than the autumn I guess that you are American rather than British/English like me... oh well I don't suppose it is your fault now is it Pity as I might have been able to help you. I have a friend who's got one of those light thingys and he reckons it helps him a lot.

Thanks Sunshine Superman (like your screen name!) - I will check in to this. Thanks again..

I have seen them at costco or price club also about a year ago

J

Hi Rianna,

Make sure that you learn about *how* the light-box helps. To be most effective, it should be used early morning (before sunrise). The reason is that this will simulate lengthened day for the brain. I've also seen the light visor. I had a friend who used both and found that the visor was great for mobility. He simply got up earlier and used his light box or visor to read a good book.

I hope this helps. Please let us know how your light therepy helps!!

Blessings!

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