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judas
22-12-2024, 10:03 AM
Has anyone here ever used Light Therapy to boost mood during our dark winters?

If so I would be interested to hear your views.
CropleyWasGod
22-12-2024, 11:05 AM
Has anyone here ever used Light Therapy to boost mood during our dark winters?

If so I would be interested to hear your views.

Yeah. There's a discussion about them on the Depression and Anxiety thread.

I have used a lamp for years. I wouldn't like to be without it; I definitely notice the difference if I forget to use it.
speedy_gonzales
22-12-2024, 03:17 PM
Has anyone here ever used Light Therapy to boost mood during our dark winters?

If so I would be interested to hear your views.

They definitely work with for some, whether it's psychosomatic or placebo effect doesn't matter as long it works for you.
Even wrapping up and getting outside on days like this lifts my mood, it was quite bright & sunny around Edinburgh today.
judas
22-12-2024, 04:42 PM
Yeah. There's a discussion about them on the Depression and Anxiety thread.

I have used a lamp for years. I wouldn't like to be without it; I definitely notice the difference if I forget to use it.

Where did that thread go CWG? I’ve not seen it for ages.
CropleyWasGod
22-12-2024, 04:44 PM
Where did that thread go CWG? I’ve not seen it for ages.

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?250455-Depression-and-anxiety

It was moved from the HG when that became restricted.
judas
22-12-2024, 04:54 PM
https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?250455-Depression-and-anxiety

It was moved from the HG when that became restricted.

Many thanks CWG.
judas
22-12-2024, 04:56 PM
https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?250455-Depression-and-anxiety

It was moved from the HG when that became restricted.

Many thanks CWG. Going now.
superfurryhibby
22-12-2024, 05:21 PM
They definitely work with for some, whether it's psychosomatic or placebo effect doesn't matter as long it works for you.
Even wrapping up and getting outside on days like this lifts my mood, it was quite bright & sunny around Edinburgh today.

Agreed.

A walk outside, accompanied by music on the headphones, always lifts the spirits.
pollution
22-12-2024, 06:31 PM
Agreed.

A walk outside, accompanied by music on the headphones, always lifts the spirits.

..plus a daily vitamin D tablet..