i'm badly affected by the darkness of winter and work during the daylight hours so i cant go outside, i am thinking of getting one of these SAD lamps, but i dont know who sells them or how much they run/
It depends, I have one I paid less than $40 at Big Lots and have seen some big ones for $200 in magazines. Use it in the morning for about 20 minutes. I used to read under mine.
Don't forget, you also need to take vitamin D on a regular basis (coupled with calcium) and get out in what sun you can (no lotion) for 15 minutes a day if at all possible (you can on your lunch break). Exercise helps, endorphins in your brain become activated by it to elevate your mood.
Be careful with your diet too; fatty foods, junk foods and too many empty carbs can add to the distress. Try to be active too; church group, community volunteer, etc.
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you don’t have to buy an expensive light box… As long as the light has full spectrum it will help.
I have seen Ott Lights for as little as $29
“Big Lots” if you have one in your area, sells the full spectrum lights for $20-$25.
Mine was about $200. Just make sure you’re going to be committed to using it if you invest in one.
looks like the least expensive one is about $90, but the average price is around $200…and they go much higher