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Old 09-20-2010, 08:48 PM #1
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Has anyone had experience with light therapy?

It was recommended to me to try it and start now before the seasons really start changing.

Since I know that light sensitivity can sometimes be a problem with PCS, I was wondering if it is a good idea to try it out or not?
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There are many different kinds of light therapy. What kind was suggested for you?
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Has anyone had experience with light therapy?

It was recommended to me to try it and start now before the seasons really start changing.

Since I know that light sensitivity can sometimes be a problem with PCS, I was wondering if it is a good idea to try it out or not?
I purchased a LiteBook early in my daughter's recovery period. It didn't work for her as she was light sensitive at the time. If light isn't an issue, it seems like a reasonable way to try to adjust your circadian rhythms if they are off.

In hindsight, I don't think it would have helped the PCS sleep issues we were trying to solve. I think she just needed more rest and time.
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Well, it was recommended to get a phillips golite therapy device for possible seasonal affective disorder and depression from the PCS. Nothing more specific was given to me.

I am also trying to find a psychologist or other similiar therapist to work with that some idea of PCS....a regular therapist did not understand. (Any ideas on how to go about finding one?)
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