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Originally Posted by USMCBIPOLAR7
I have started using a light box and I usually get severely depressed in the fall/ early winter and was on antidepressants for over 20 years until I started the light box 8 months ago . Now I’ve been off them for 7 months and now spring is here I’ve had the best moods ever , not perfect as I get down or bored but mostly just optimistic and hopeful and calm as well as feeling good overall. Congrats to you and your health.
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I used to get depressed at onset of winter. I thought about getting a light box, But didn’t feel like getting another gadget. I just stopped wearing sunglasses when I was outside. Making that small change and getting direct light in my eyes made enough difference.
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