My mother just bought me a light box as an early Christmas present and im on day 4 or so and am feeling better. I am a 31 year old single female with a past experience of anxiety and a few panic attacks. I have been to several doctors who prescribed me tons of different anti-depressants but nothing change my fatigue. I have been off medication for about 3 years but still feel that slump during the winter months. This year and last I found myself more irritable then ever before and craving sweets like you wouldnt believe. I would go home and eat and eat like a bottomless pit. I exercise daily both walks on lunch and the gym at night so I dont have a weight problem, but I sure didnt want to gain weight and found myself turning to food.
I am trating myself with the light box since I can not find any doctors around here that my insurance would cover. I figured the $250.00 investment (gift from mom) would be a small price to pay if it did help as compared to those physiatric prices they charged and didnt help.
I find myself not as grumpy and negative and find myself more in control of my eating compared to several days ago. I use the light box for about 30 minutes both day and night since I am unsure as to the exact directions. I do have a dull headache but have read that should subside within a few days. SO far so good.
Maybe you can find a doctor that offers light therapy and try it out before you purchase one of you own. I just took a chance and bought one of my own since the symptoms fit me to the T and I read testimonals of people that bought the box and had amazing resluts.
I will be happy to answer any more ?'s you have.
Joanne
