I remember reading that SAD starts in January for most people. For me, it seems like it's almost directly in line with the solstice. I start feeling glum at the end of July, by the end of October I'm getting panic attacks and crying spells, and the beginning of December I feel dead. The rest of the winter is touch-and-go; I think it's more affected
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So I start feeling crappy round September, but can usually function with my light and medication until about the end of January, which is when I can't do much of anything. Then when the clocks turn back I'm back to me.
I use my light in the early morning when it's dark out and I find it helps me wake up when it still feels like the middle of the night LOL. I actually think I go to bed easier when I do it in the morning.
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I am a seasons fan - LOVE autumn & LOVE the holidays associated with it. After my birthday in the end of January, I feel like crap and start getting depressed. Doesn't help that I work the hours the sun is out (10am-7pm).
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The best thing to do is to start off with about 20 minutes using the visor at a low brightness and just keep track of how you feel. Unlike regular medicine where you can tell "I weight x and I'm x tall so I take x much of syrup" light therapy depends on each person's brain.
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