Exposure to strong light reduces melatonin production and this might cause you to have insomnia. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, then no. I recommend using it daily for the first 2 weeks to really see how it impacts your mood and energy levels. You want to plan to do this for about 20-30 minutes. Don’t look directly into the light (we don’t want to hurt your eyes!) but make sure you can see the light out of the corner of your eyes. You can sit (or stand) in front of it while you are eating breakfast, reading, watching tv, or getting ready. Use it the morning before you go to school or work. Once you have a light box, start getting in the habit of using it daily. Using a light box is way to try to mimic that sun exposure your body is craving. Some notice increased anxiety or depression, others notice a change in appetite or sleep. Everyone reacts a little differently to the change in sunlight exposure through the fall months. The sun is going down earlier and earlier as the days go on and your body and mind react to this change. The purpose behind light therapy is to supplement the lack of sunlight you are getting during the winter and fall months. Using light therapy is a life saver for so many people that struggle with low mood, feeling lethargic and having trouble sleeping during the winter/fall months. Here are some common questions I get about light therapy and how to use it to improve mood, energy and sleep. With the weather changing, so can your mood and energy. It’s fall and the weather has changed (quickly and drastically!).
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