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[Feather]

Hi, I think I may have seasonal affective disorder, I really feel gloomy at this time of year, everything seems so much more difficult and I don't have much energy. I've decided to try a light box- anyone got any advice?

[Penguin]

I get this too. Lumie is a good brand. Getting out early in the morning and at least half an hour of daylight early on help. I have a box which I set and slowly does a sunrise over a period of about 50 minutes and ends in full daylight. Can also do a sunset too. I feel you, it's hard.

[CLKD]

There will probably be threads about this on the Forum so you are not alone.

[Feather]

thanks both, as it happens this morning where I am the sky is blue an the sun's even shining so I feel much better than yesterday when it was grey and overcast!

[sfreesto]

I’ve been feeling the same and bought a Lumie lamp last week. I have to say I feel much better for using it.

[chopsuey]

Which? magazine have a useful article on SAD and lamps

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/sad-lamps/article/sad-lamps-do-you-really-need-one-and-how-to-buy-the-best-aEuzE5j1CQNm

[ElkWarning]

I get this too. Lumie is a good brand. Getting out early in the morning and at least half an hour of daylight early on help. I have a box which I set and slowly does a sunrise over a period of about 50 minutes and ends in full daylight. Can also do a sunset too. I feel you, it's hard.

This. Reminds me to use my Lummie.

I also take vit D.

Allotment (outside) and riding a motorbike (don't have a car) also help.

[K45]

Vit D3 + lightbox  + going for a walk in the rare moments of winter sunshine helps me get through.