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By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression

Before You Buy a Light Box

Sunday November 8, 2009

There are many products on the market that claim to help Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but not all meet the recommended requirements. These are the requirements recommended by the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (CET) for effective light box therapy. Make sure that any unit you purchase meets these specifications.

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October 18, 2006 at 1:13 pm
(1) David Denton says:

Where can I find a rain box. Nothing depresses me more than a long string of bright sunny days. And nothing makes me feel better than a rainy day.

November 6, 2009 at 8:14 am
(2) cam says:

hi david.
you love rainy days, dislike sunlight?
you should move to the west of scotland, one of the more humid climates. dampness makes it seems colder than it is.
Q. how many times did it rain last week in the greater glasgow area?
A. twice – 1st for 3 days, then for 4.
Q. how was the summer?
A. don’t know. missed it due to having my haircut.
sounds like your kinda place mate…

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