Where can you buy the special light for people who get depressed in the winter?

Question

I have a friend who has SAD(Seasonal Affective Disorder). He wants to get one of the special lamps that help this but doesn't know where to buy one. Anyone out there know?

Answer 1

I also suffer from SAD and have been successfully utilizing a tanning salon, in the winter months only, with great results. I realize UVA/UVB rays can be harmful, but I use sunblock and I only go 2 times a week during Dec./Jan./Feb.; by then, spring is back where I live and I can be outdoors again.

Answer 2

It doesn't seem like your question is being answered. I'm disappointed because I was actually wondering this very thing just a couple of hours ago. The light you are talking about has a screen that blocks out the harmful rays, which are not blocked out in a tanning bed.

Answer 3

You can try using what are commonly referred to as "grow lights" used for plants. You should be able to buy these at almost any place that sells plants. Try Walmart and Home Depot before you go to a more expensive place. Your friends health care provider should know, too.

Answer 4

The best source for SAD therapies is CET.ORG. You can evaluate yourself. The site is affiliated with psychiatric professionals who have researched SAD. You can also purchase their light products.

Good Luck

Answer 5

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

try a tanning bed.
otherwise call a shrink and ask.

Answer 7

valium

Answer 8

i think you can get them from B&Q

Answer 9

www.sadlight.com