Portable Light Therapy For Depression

You've probably heard of SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. This mental health issue sometimes known as the winter blues strikes when there is diminished sunlight. Therefore, one of the most effective and popular treatments for SAD is light therapy. Portable light therapy for depression is becoming one of the widest used alternative therapies. There are certainly some clear advantages. Light therapy doesn't come with side effects the way medication does. In addition, light therapy is painless and easy to do on your own.


There are quite a few appealing products on the market today for sufferers of SAD who want a portable solution. One is the goLITE Mood Relief lamp which can be purchased a variety of places including Drugstore.com. This portable lamp can be yours for around $200 which is a reasonable price for such a device. This lamp claims to treat issues like seasonal affective disorder or winter blues, jet lag, insomnia and sleep disorders and other depression related issues. It uses NASA technology and was created after an entire decade of in depth research on the subject.

This model features blue LED lighting that is safe and free from dangerous UV rays. The bulbs last forever and are protected from overuse by automatic shutdown. The built in digital timer ensures your sessions are the right duration. You can even store your preferred settings for future use. This lamp features durable yet lightweight plastic construction which means you can take it anywhere you go. The case easily flips closed to protect the lamp and provide for easy portability. Other users have experienced SAD relief from this lamp and perhaps you can as well.

Before using portable light therapy for depression, however, you should definitely speak to your doctor. You may be referred to a psychiatrist for evaluation of your seasonal affective disorder. If you are in fact diagnosed with SAD you should discuss your desire to use light therapy at home with your doctor. Light therapy can be used with or without other treatment options such as talk therapy and/or medication. It makes an excellent supplement to any existing treatment plan because it is convenient to use and there have been no adverse side effects associated with this type of therapy.






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