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S.A.D FAQ

Can An Lcd Monitor Be Used For Light Therapy While Working On A Pc?

February 26, 2010

Many people who need light therapy during months with shorter days for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) will purchase expensive, full spectrum flourescent lamps that are specifically designed for combatting SAD.
My question is… would it not be possible that an LCD computer monitor could be used for this purpose, assuming the right combination of colors is [...]

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Are Dawn Simulator Or Sad Alarm Clocks Any Good?

February 26, 2010

I have just started a new job where I have to get up when it is dark and am really struggling. I have thought about buying a ‘dawn simulator’ or SAD alarm to wake to a sunrise but am wondering if anyone has one? If so do they work? Which are good ones?
Thanks
Just got one [...]

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S.a.d. And The Use Of Dawn Simulators Or Sad Light?

February 25, 2010

I don’t know if I have seasonal depression or not, but I’ve noticed that if I can make myself get of of the house for a walk first thing in the morning, the sunlight will help me to feel awake, and then I’m more likely to get stuff done rather than waste away my morning. [...]

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Light Therapy Box For Sad?

February 24, 2010

Has anyone used the ‘UltraLux-II™ Light Box”? I’ve looked all over the Internet and can’ find any personal reviews for this model. I am not interested building my own light box.
I do not know about that box, but I used the Sunray and it was good.
I will give you some tips I [...]

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How Do I Distinguish Depression From Seasonal Affective Disorder?

February 24, 2010

I was diagnosed with what my doctor said was ’seasonal affective disorder’ approximately 4 years ago, I was on anti-depressant medication briefly until my mom (I was a minor at the time) decided I didn’t need it anymore. The symptoms have continued ever since. I seem to be in a constant state of decline regarding [...]

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How Do I Remove Files From My D Drive Without Startup Disk?

February 23, 2010

God this s driving me crazy Have a secondhand home pc and cannot change or acces certain internet sites or security settings. have check admin account, not password protected but have programme called microsoft kids plus protect it which needs a key code. Haven’t got it and can’t find it anywhere on [...]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder?

February 23, 2010

I am thinking of purchasing a dawn simulator, but before I do, has anyone used one. Are they effective.
No, i haven’t used one, i have heard of them, and as yet have had no feedback on them, why don’t you have a look at this website, for a little bit more information about them.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_simula…
Good luck.

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Do Those “lamps” Really Work For Depression? Or S.a.d?

February 21, 2010

I’m not depressed whatsoever actually, HOWEVER ’sometimes’ during the cold winter season, I get extremely tired and kinda unmotivated.
I LOVE to exercise, walk a lot ect. but come time winter wonderland, it’s hard to get inspired and GET MOVING –anyway back to question, if your someone who actually HAS used one of those special lamps, [...]

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Is There A Cheaper Way To Get Sad Light Therapy?

February 21, 2010

I see all these lamps and small boxes for $50-$300+ for Sad lamp treatment. Is there anything cheaper? Just a regular bulb I could put in a lamp I already own or anything else of that sort?
Actually, yeah. What you need is a full-spectrum light. All home improvement stores have them. The last one I [...]

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Is A Tanning Bed The Same As Light Therapy?

February 20, 2010

I read that people with SAD (Season affectiveness disorder) often use light box therapy to help cure their symptoms, is tanning in a tanning bed considered the same thing?
it’s basically the same thing, but i think the lights that they use in light therapy aren’t as dangerous as the UV-rays used in tanning beds.
tanning [...]

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