Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A Portable Glow to Help Melt Those Winter Blues

A Portable Glow to Help Melt Those Winter Blues

For the millions of Americans who suffer from mild to severe winter blues — a condition called seasonal affective disorder, or S.A.D. — bright-light therapy is the treatment of choice, with response rates comparable with those of antidepressants. “Your natural clock is usually longer than 24 hours, and you need light in the morning to set it and keep it on track,” said Dr. Alfred Lewy, a professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University and an expert on seasonal depression and light therapy.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

TONY DIGIROLAMO- "Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD"!?

IS THAT A DISEASE?! DSM uggh.. It's sad that this is considered a disease.

How about the Light of the world living in you?! You think?!

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