March 22nd 2003 - (one year ago) Day after the Vernal Equinox, my foggy head lifted and I discovered that I had spent the previous 6 months (21st of Sept to 21st of Mar) in a medium depression without really knowing it. I have issues with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder - or as I like to say disagreement)

HELLO (knocking motion with my hands) I knew this from my experience in Tacoma, WA. My lifeforce even told me this the previous summer when it kept showing me lightboxes and articles on SAD. Did I listen - No.

For those of you unfamiliar with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), SAD is a real, chemical, neurological issue often triggered by the amount of light we receive during the day or more accurately lack there of. Well, in northern climates (Minneapolis is N of Milwaukee by a hundred miles or so, just enough of a difference for me) when the days start be less than half light, people with SAD start to get lethargic and depressed. However, upon return to 50% of days being light we bounce back with avengence.

Upon my awakening to reality I started researching for this year. I found a great company locally who operated on the internet. For more on SAD and a great resource for reliable light boxes goto Light Therapy Products.

What I use:
I LOVE my little Litebook. It is only 10oz and its light is produced by ultra bright LEDs (like the ones they use in stop lights these days) which means low heat and ultra portability. I take this little sucker everywhere. Its home is right by my computer monitor so when I check my emails in the morning I pop it on and by they time I’m done checking emails I am in a great mood.

I also have the SunLight Jr by Sun Box Co, which is also extremely small and portable but of the more traditional design with a high intensity fluorescent lightbox bulb. Its dimensions are 14.5" x 7" x 6" and weighs only 3.5 lbs. It is great for my Florida room early or dark morning coaching calls. It is also good for use while I work out on my rowing machine. Exercise and light therapy - I’m always perky after that.

Thank You - THANK YOU - Thank You! is all I can say for whoever discovered this was a solution to SAD.

The light treatments have saved me from a winter of depression and has allowed me to fully experience the growth that needed to occur this past Fall & Winter. Onward to see what has transpired.