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Would sleeping with the lights on help my winter depression?
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No: Light therapy can be helpful for seasonal depression. It involves using bright lights at specific times of the day, with ones eyes open.
Answered 5/7/2016
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No: You may actually sleep worse which could worsen depression. There are specific lights sold that address seasonal affective disorder (sad) that can be used during daylight hours.
Answered 9/16/2019
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No, but...: Sleeping with the lights on won't help. Bright light (i.e., sunlight-level) exposure for 20-30 minutes in the morning, however, just might.
Answered 12/16/2015
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