Affective Disorder
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Affective Disorder
Affective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (also commonly refered to as 'Winter blues') is directly related to the time you are exposed to natural sunlight.
If you feel depressed and sad, have a lack of drive and energy, getting yourself out into the sun might help!
If you don't have the possibility to go out during day time, a light box with special day-light lamps can be used as a substitute.
Light Therapy - Get Rid of the Winter Blues!
Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, LEDs, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light, for a prescribed amount of time.
It has proven effective in treating Acne vulgaris, seasonal affective disorder, and for some people it has ameliorated delayed sleep phase syndrome.
It has recently also been shown effective in non-seasonal depression.
It has proven effective in treating Acne vulgaris, seasonal affective disorder, and for some people it has ameliorated delayed sleep phase syndrome.
It has recently also been shown effective in non-seasonal depression.
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Affective Disorder
Affective Disorder, especially Seasonal Affective Disorder hits more people every year. This is clearly related to the life style we lead: Mostly indoors and during the winter season, many people see dailyight only on weekends.
It's clearly known, that lack of exposure to natural light leads to Affective Disorder.
It's clearly known, that lack of exposure to natural light leads to Affective Disorder.
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