If You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder should you move somewhere Happy and Sunny?
Posted on | August 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder you are probably familiar with the feeling of lethargy that begins as the seasons change from summer to autumn. You know you’re going to face months of feeling tired, craving sugary snacks and maybe not wanting to go out as much as usual. Despite knowing that these symptoms will disappear again once the spring returns, it’s difficult to have to deal with this on a yearly basis and it’s tempting to consider a move to someplace warm and sunny where the effects of a dark winter wouldn’t be an issue.
So, would this help your condition? Well, generally, yes. Areas or countries with a sunnier all-year climate are bound to have fewer sufferers of SAD. As the condition is directly related to the amount of available natural light then it figures that areas with more sunlight will be better for the condition. However, it’s not as easy as just upping sticks and moving to another country or another area. For most people, this just isn’t an option – life, work and family are often deeply rooted in the area you live in and it would truly be an immense sacrifice and upheaval to move somewhere else for the sake of your Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Instead, there are many therapies that are now recognised as drastically helping the condition and alleviating the symptoms. SAD lights have been shown to really benefit sufferers and to help them get through the winter months with fewer problems than previously. SAD lights work by providing light that is similar the effects of the sun, thereby tricking the mind into thinking that there is more light. Whether you want an SAD alarm clock light that will gently wake you up with light, or you’d prefer a full-length therapy light for maximum exposure, you will find plenty of options available. These lights can be used twice a day to help sufferers deal with their condition in a quick, easy and effective manner.
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September 9th, 2009 @ 9:46 am
This is a great article for treating symptoms of SAD disorder, i currently stock LED lights and Ambient Lighting, would that also improve symptoms of SAD too?