Let me answer your question first (that's why you're here isn't it?) then give you some background information.
So, can a seasonal affective disorder lamp cure your depression? The answer is an overwhelming yes, it can.
Millions of people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, and a majority of these people have gotten relief from their symptoms by using a light therapy lamp or box.
Until fairly recently, people who suffered from "the winter blues," as it's also called, either suffered in silence or were prescribed medication by their doctors.
Then research into this disorder pointed to what may actually be going on behind the scenes.
During fall and winter people have less exposure to sunlight.
It's not that the days being shorter and darker put people in a foul mood.
There is much more science involved here.
You see, sunlight plays a pivotal role in our brain chemistry.
Sunlight actually balances the levels of serotonin and melatonin in our brain.
When these levels are off, we're off.
It's still unclear why Seasonal Affective Disorder affects some people and not others.
Studies have shown women and adolescence are more at risk than others.
But the good news is sufferers can get relief in a natural way, using a light therapy lamp.
By sitting in front of a light therapy lamp for a half hour to an hour a day, people have felt relief quickly, usually 48 hours to two weeks after therapy has started.
And let's be clear.
When I talk about lamps and light boxes, I'm not talking about ordinary household lamps.
I'm talking about full spectrum therapy lights that have been specifically designed to treat the symptoms of SAD.
These can be purchased at specialty stores or online, and are a wise investment if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Size, price and features can vary greatly between makes and models, and although most Seasonal affective disorder lamps meet all safety requirements, it is still wise to do some research before deciding on which light therapy lamp to purchase.
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