The shorter, darker days of winter are just depressing for many people. There is even a name for winter depression-Seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a cyclical type of depression that is triggered in the early fall and winter. There just isn’t enough sunlight in the day for those that are affected when it gets dark so early and stays dark so long. However, there is a very effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy, also called phototherapy uses a specialized light that emulates natural light of the sun just after sunrise and before sunset. You actually sit in front of the light (while you are doing other things) and the light helps to regulate your bodies hormones and you start to feel normal again. It is necessary to consult your physician or mental health professional before starting a light therapy program, but it can be very effective and you may feel better in as little as 2-5 days. For furher reading and information please see www.ncpamd.com
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