How Can Light Therapy Help with Sleep Issues?

[WilsonFitbit]

Hi everyone! 😊

I hope you're having a great day! 

Does anyone have any information about Light Therapy? 

To be honest, I haven't tried this but I'd love reading comments about it. In the meantime, I investigated a few topics related to this and I have heard that it can relieve sleep issues associated with insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, jet lag, seasonal affective disorder, and depression. 

Is Light Therapy Safe?

This is an interesting question, I just heard that some people can experience side effects when performing light therapy, including eye strain, headache, nausea, hyperactivity, and skin irritation. Sometimes, the side effects go away on their own after a few days. But if the symptoms continue, it said that it is better to consult a doctor.

Doctors may recommend changes to light therapy sessions, such as changing the length, time of day, product, or how close you sit next to the light box. 

Can You Do Light Therapy at Home?

There are a wide variety of light therapy products that allow to easily integrate light therapy sessions into daily life. It said that we can read, write, talk on the phone, use our computer, cook, and more, all while practicing light therapy.

Light therapy boxes come in all shapes and sizes, including:

• Table lamps
• Desk lamps
• Tablet-like devices 

And there are more, but light therapy boxes can be purchased online in stores. In some cases, they are covered by insurance.

Is Light Therapy Right for You?

Light therapy is not considered a cure for insomnia, depression, or other conditions. However, it can be helpful in improving energy levels and helping to fall asleep or wake up easier. It can take a few days to a few weeks to start to notice the effects.

Can someone please share any experience? 

I look forward to reading your comments! 

[YojanaFitbit]

Thank you for sharing this very interesting topic @WilsonFitbit. 👏

[WilsonFitbit]

@YojanaFitbit It's a pleasure! 🤗

Have a great day! 

[Xenus]

Natural sunlight,daylight is better.Light boxes can help some people.The timing of light exposer is more important plus there's such thing call the dead zone whereby light will not shift the timing of your sleep. Light boxes are not a very good treatment for circadian sleep disorders as we are all individuals and are needs are different. I have N24 sighted sleep disorder and a light box hasn't worked for myself.On the topic of N24 sleep disorder most of those with this disorder are better off to free running to their own natural sleep times which other view as odd. 

[WilsonFitbit]

Hello @Xenus. It's very nice to see you around! 

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for taking the time to share more insights about this topic! 🤗

See you around.