SAD therapy tip #1:
Light therapy is an amazing tool to help with SAD. You want to find a light that mimics natural outdoor light as this light appears to cause a change in brain chemicals that are linked to mood. The good thing is that this therapy can start to work within just a few days.
There are a number of different lights on the market, so do your research to find the best one for you. They come in a variety of sizes as well. You can have a portable one that you can turn on and sit it in front of you while you are having your morning coffee or eating breakfast. If you work in a dark space, bring it with you so that you can get the benefits at work as well.
You can also use the daylight light bulbs in your house as opposed to the yellow light ones. We actually changed the lights in the gym a couple years ago and it made a HUGE difference. They are bright and fill the space, so even when the sun doesn't get up until 9am and goes down at 4pm, the classes can still enjoy bright and energizing light.
This one is simple and an easy first line of defense in treating SAD. If you suffer with mild to moderate symptoms, give this a try and see if it helps.
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