Posted by gardenergirl on February 1, 2006, at 17:50:06
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Mark23 on February 1, 2006, at 17:15:21
I use light therapy, too, and both units I have specifically say NOT to stare directly into the light. Instead, you are supposed to sit about 2 ft. away and so that the light bathes your face, but not so you are looking directly into it.
Also, the research showing light therapy to be effective uses 10,000 lux and full spectrum light. Four fluorescent tubes, especially over your bed (at that distance from your face), are unlikely to reach that level of intensity.
Although if it works for you....
But I would think that staring directly into any light for an hour could only be bad for your eyes. I wouldn't recommend it.
gg
For more information:
http://alaskanorthernlights.com/
http://www.apollohealth.com/
http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/
http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/products_lamps.html
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