Anyone want to check in about using their lightbox?

[GettingThingsDone]

Hi, I've found using a lightbox to be helpful w depression, but I'm having a hard time getting myself to use mine. I have a goal of an hour a day, bc a half hour a day doesn't seem to be effective anymore. Anyone else want to do a daily check in about using one?

[Dolphin14]

I use my light lamp everyday

Is that different from a light box?

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[GettingThingsDone in reply to Dolphin14]

If you use yours to alleviate depression, then it's the same thing.

[Dolphin14 in reply to GettingThingsDone]

Thank you

[Luba48 in reply to Dolphin14]

Does it help?

[Dolphin14 in reply to Luba48]

Yes

The winter was horrible and the spring not much better, sun limited. The room is so bright it mimics the sun being out.

This is my first year with it and I feel like it made a difference

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[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

Do you know what bands it's supposed to have? I wonder if it's the same as my bird's sun lamp (5.0 UVB). The avian vet insisted any bulb to be used as a sun lamp had to be tested, as the output didn't match what the package claimed. She had some kind of gun that picked up readings.

I bet I could benefit from one of these.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

This is the one I bought. I wanted a floor lamp not a table lamp.

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Lamp

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14]

It's so frustrating! HU never let me know about your response. I just happened on it. Thank you. 💜🦜

[Luba48]

I have a small light box -- 8" x 12". It's probably not as helpful as bigger ones. But It's next to my computer monitor, so I can work on the computer while I'm using it.

[Kinlay]

I also keep mine next to my computer, so I just turn it on and then forget about it while doing my thing. I suggest finding a place where you regularly sit for an hour and using it there.

[GettingThingsDone]

Going to use mine tonight at 7 p.m. EST, while I'm at a Zoom event.

[GettingThingsDone]

Used mine this morning.

[Marysblue]

I use a red light box. Recommended by Function Medicine doctor. It's supposed to get into your brain. It also diminishes wrinkles. Helps with my eye issues.

[GettingThingsDone]

Good to know!