Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms
Typical Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
For A Brighter Future
For many of us, changes in the amount and quality of light during the winter months can have a profound effect on our physical and mental well being. Insufficient exposure to light can lead to a clinically recognised condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the 'Winter Blues'.
Typical symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder include:
- Depression feelings of gloom and despondency
- Lethargy lack of energy, unable to carry out a normal routine
- Anxiety inability to cope
- Craving for carbohydrates and sweet foods leading to weight gain during the winter
- Social problems e.g. not wanting to see people
- Sleep problems, finding it hard to stay awake during the day but having disturbed nights
- Loss of libido, not interested in sex or physical contact
- Irregular menstrual cycle
These symptoms can commonly be resolved through the use of the BriteBox SAD lamp.
Who Suffers From SAD Symptoms?
Recent studies have shown that many people within any given population above or below 30 degrees of the equator, notice seasonal changes and suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Extensive worldwide research has shown that between 5 and 10% of the population suffers from the symptoms of severe Seasonal Affective Disorder and a further 25% suffer the milder yet still problematic symptoms (S-SAD).
Why Does Light Help Seasonal Affective Disorder Sufferers?
Light levels determine the sleep/wake cycles of both animals and humans. The desire to sleep is bought on by the secretion from the pineal gland of a hormone called Melatonin. Bright natural light or that from a SAD lamp has been consistently proven to significantly reduce Melatonin, thereby greatly improving our energy levels.
Through the action of Melatonin, light also affects:
- Pituitary gland, the master gland of the hormonal system
- Adrenaline, Serotonin and Dopamine levels
- Affecting autonomic systems such as moods, emotions, eating and sleeping
If you are suffering from SAD, symptoms can be relieved through light therapy.
How Does BriteBox SAD lamp Help Seasonal Affective Disorder Sufferers?
The BriteBox SAD lamp has a number of benefits:
- Two years full warranty (including tubes)
- Only 30 mins use per day/5 days a week
- 60 day money back guarantee
- Built in timer, reduces possibility of over exposure
- Ideal for use in the home or at the office
- Two screens giving greater light output area and control over light direction
- Compact and Lightweight (easy to carry, transport and store)
- Approximately 85-90% of sufferers recover after only 4-12 days of SAD lamp use
- Exceptional daylight quality (6000K) is comfortable on the eye
- Contemporary aesthetic SAD lamp styling
- Non-Invasive SAD lamp treatment
- Non pharmacological