Posted by JohnL on September 7, 1999, at 5:24:59
In reply to Light Therapy, posted by Noa on September 6, 1999, at 22:15:01
Hi Noa. I live in Maine with long dreary winters. I have used a serious light for 3 years. It is a 1000watt metal halide, a full spectrum light popular with folks who like "homegrown" houseplants if you know what I mean. It is in my living room in plain view so anyone can see it is legit. I turn it on first thing out of bed and sit right under it for about 30 minutes sipping coffee. Believe me, it is BRIGHT to the eyes. The light escaping through the draperies looks like the house is on fire to a passer-by. It does cheer things up during those long stretches of winter where sometimes we don't see the sun for a week or more. But I must say it does no good for my depression. Matter of fact, my depression is worse sometimes in the middle of summer. So for me, light therapy is worthless on depression. But I have discovered I can grow anything from cactus to pepper plants to roses right in my living room, which is very impressive during a blizzard. Sadly, in this living room that looks like Hawaii, the depression goes on. JohnL.
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