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Re:Dreading a dark winter lockdown? Think like a Norwegian by bluntfang on Monday September 28, 2020 @10:41AM (#24617109)
I'd really recommend researching into happy lamps. While it's not a sun replacement, it has helped me handle the SADs. I say research it, because the cheaper one's usually have an active distance of less than 1ft while the more expensive ones you're able to keep it at your computer monitor's distance so that you can work and use the lamp at the same time.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therap...

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Re:Dreading a dark winter lockdown? Think like a Norwegian by fred_is_fred on Monday September 28, 2020 @10:55AM (#24617277)
These are interesting, any concern with eye damage? Is light on your face enough? What about arms, legs, etc? It's a pretty small surface area really.
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Re:Dreading a dark winter lockdown? Think like a Norwegian by bluntfang on Monday September 28, 2020 @11:20AM (#24617573)
>eye damage

Cursory googling says it's not an issue. Personal experience says it's like being out in the bright sun. Definitely talk to your doctor if you already have eye conditions or are more at risk.

>Is light on your face enough? What about arms, legs, etc? It's a pretty small surface area really.

Yep, it works for me! But I'd really suggest doing your own research! This article might be a good first step:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affe...

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