Making light of the matter

[vaneramos]

I used the light box this morning. It made a much better start to the day.

Actually I started feeling better yesterday, as soon as I decided to resume using it, which makes me wonder what's really going on. Am I tricking myself? I don't care, as long as it works.

This evening I spoke with a friend who has used one for several years, and he says he continues until the weather turns nice, usually late March or early April.

Comments

[kent4str.livejournal.com]

Isn't the whole point of the light box to trick yourself? As long as it works, keep doing it.

[missprune.livejournal.com]

I'm glad. I wanted to comment on your post the othe day when you said you were stopping, only I didn't get it done - just to say why not keep on as long as it helps and as long as there is still that morning darkness!

[hankdmoose.livejournal.com]

My first thought was that you should would want to wait at least until the equinox. But I have never used a light box, so I have no real idea :)

[jwg.livejournal.com]

That's good news for you. I think stopping using it and having trouble and then starting it again and feeling better is extra proof that it really works for you. I talk Glucosamine and Condroitin for arthritis and when I do I have no pain; several times I've stopped it and within several days I have some pain again in my fingers. Then I restart it and it is gone. This gives me extra confidence that it really works for me.

[smileyfish.livejournal.com]

I'd use it as much as you feel like! It's not like it's going to be doing anything negative for you. I miss the light here as soon as the mornings start to get a bit grey (i'm from a more tropical climate).

never argue with the placebo effect

[queenmomcat.livejournal.com]

...although I don't think that's entirely it; you're farther north (away from the equator) than I am, and it's still pretty grim-grey here. If you're getting up at 6:00 or so, it is still dark.