Don’t Reach For A Pill Bottle To Combat SAD
Like most Americans, when you are feeling blue for an extended period of time, you probably head to the doctor in search of a little prescription therapy. Don’t worry. You are not alone. We are products of a culture that believes if there is a problem, there is a pill to solve it. However, when it comes to treating SAD, there are alternatives.
Prozac and Zoloft, the two most commonly prescribed medications for SAD come with inherent risk. Common side effects for Prozac include altered vision, abnormal dreams, increased anxiety, dizziness, impotence, insomnia and nausea. Zoloft has its own laundry list of side effects which include drowsiness, nausea, constipation, insomnia, decrease in sex drive, headache and weight change.
Now let’s examine the side effects of light therapy. Other than mild eye strain and few reports of headaches, light therapy does not have any serious side effects. That’s right. You can feel better without putting your health at further risk.
With winter right around the corner, now is the time to think about combating SAD the safe way. Instead of reaching for that prescription bottle, reach for a light switch instead. Your body will thank you.
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