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Posted by gardenergirl on February 5, 2005, at 8:01:41
Hi all, I have an odd question.
I have a full spectrum light therapy lamp that I use at my bedside in the a.m. It works well for me. I also purchased an Apollo GoLite since I will be travelling in early March, and I don't want to give up my light therapy.
I decided that on weekend mornings, I would use the GoLite downstairs so that I do not disturb my hubby. Any thoughts on what the effect of alternating between blue light and full spectrum light might be?
Otherwise, I suppose I should get a sleep mask for hubby. (Or just put pillow over his face???)
Kidding...just kidding!
gg
Posted by Optimist on February 5, 2005, at 23:35:07
In reply to Blue light vs. full spectrum therapy: switching?, posted by gardenergirl on February 5, 2005, at 8:01:41
> Hi all, I have an odd question.
>
> I have a full spectrum light therapy lamp that I use at my bedside in the a.m. It works well for me. I also purchased an Apollo GoLite since I will be travelling in early March, and I don't want to give up my light therapy.
>
> I decided that on weekend mornings, I would use the GoLite downstairs so that I do not disturb my hubby. Any thoughts on what the effect of alternating between blue light and full spectrum light might be?
>
> Otherwise, I suppose I should get a sleep mask for hubby. (Or just put pillow over his face???)
>
> Kidding...just kidding!
>
> ggI have a LiteBook which is very similar to the GoLite I believe. It is a primarily blue light spectrum box that is small for travelling. I haven't tried anything else yet though in terms of full spectrum. I've heard that blue light is the light most responsible for the SAD therapeutic effects. That's the wavelength that suppresses melatonin secretion which is supposedly the main culprit for SAD. I've done a lot of reading on it and there doesn't seem to be anything conclusive on the research though.
This is my first winter using the light box. It's hard to say whether it is having a dramatic effect or not. I was on different meds this winter than last but overall I am much better than previous years. Chalk that up to either the lightbox or Prozac, Adderall, and Wellbutrin that I added to the mix.
I was on Lamotrigine and Wellbutrin last year but I also had a lot of stress from school and work at the same time so it's hard to effectively compare years.
Best of luck!
Brian
Posted by gardenergirl on February 6, 2005, at 20:00:16
In reply to Re: Blue light vs. full spectrum therapy: switchin » gardenergirl, posted by Optimist on February 5, 2005, at 23:35:07
Thanks for your input Optimist.
I feel like it's helping me, too. I suppose I could only use the GoLite, but it is very convenient to just turn on the floor lamp next to the bed. It's really only weekends that my husband might be disturbed. And today he slept through it.
I suppose I could try one for a week and then the other and see if I feel any different.
Take care,
gg
Posted by ewm12 on January 5, 2006, at 7:43:58
In reply to Re: Blue light vs. full spectrum therapy: switchin » Optimist, posted by gardenergirl on February 6, 2005, at 20:00:16
> Thanks for your input Optimist.
>
> I feel like it's helping me, too. I suppose I could only use the GoLite, but it is very convenient to just turn on the floor lamp next to the bed. It's really only weekends that my husband might be disturbed. And today he slept through it.
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> I suppose I could try one for a week and then the other and see if I feel any different.
>
> Take care,
> ggHi GG!,
i have been searching here for more info on light therapy and have seen a few of your posts and that you have tried both blue light and full spectrum. I am curious if you feel there is a difference in your reaction? I ordered the golite a few weeks ago and it's made a huge difference. But, now i am seeing that most people appear to claim full spectrum is more effective. Have y ou noticed a difference between the two? what kind of full spectrum do you own?thanks so much!
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