Are Tanning Beds Good for Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Posted on | August 11, 2009 | No Comments
There are many misconceptions when it comes to Seasonal Affective Disorder. We are still only just coming to accept the disorder as one that has consequences for so many people’s lives and, as such, are still learning more about the illness. However, with so many people now believed to suffer from SAD to a greater or lesser extent, it’s vitally important that sufferers learn more about how to treat and deal with their symptoms, in order to try and alleviate the feelings of despondency and depression that are characterised by the condition.
Basically, SAD is a reaction to the lack of available sunlight. If this is prolonged then the symptoms get worse and sufferers can experience bouts of terrible depression. It generally occurs during the cold, darker winter months and tends to affect people at the same time each year, as the seasons change. The most effective form of therapy for the condition is to use an SAD therapy lamp. These mimic the mood enhancing effects of natural sunlight and are used on a daily basis to treat the conditions.
Some people believe that using a sun bed will have the same positive benefits, however, this is definitely not advised as a course of action to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. The use of sun beds can have detrimental effects on the skin, whereas SAD therapy lamps are designed to work exclusively as a light treatment, not a tanning device. Extensive use of tanning beds can have various negative health impacts and it is imperative that you treat your SAD symptoms with the specific equipment that has been designed with the condition in mind.
A good therapy lamp only needs to be used for minutes at a time, twice a day, and the benefits can be felt very quickly. Many lamps are portable, allowing you to take them with you when you travel, or move them around the house providing more flexibility.
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