Light therapy of SAD

Light therapy appears to be safe. The light boxes used to treat SAD do not emit much ultraviolet light, so sunburn is not a problem; however, some people do complain of headaches and irritability. Tanning machines are not a suitable source of light to treat SAD as they cause sunburn.

Treatment Cialis Australia online is best started in the autumn, when symptoms begin, and continued until the spring. Some people find it beneficial to use it first thing in the morning as an alarm clock, whereby the light comes on 40 minutes before their normal wakening time. This has been described as a ‘natural dawn’.

People can notice an improvement in several days, but it can take several weeks for symptoms to improve.

What About Natural Sunlight?

Natural sunlight, even on an overcast wintery day, can help your mood. Certainly, if you have the opportunity to get outdoors for an hour, this can be helpful. However, for many indoor office workers, this is just not possible, particularly in the cold wet climate of the Irish winter.

Suicide

Here in Ireland over 450 people committed suicide last year. Men outnumber women by a ratio of four to one in terms of death by suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people.

Risk Factors for Suicide

Suicide is often a tragic consequence of undiagnosed or untreated depression, and may occur in the context of alcohol or drug abuse. Other common risk factors for suicide in men can include chronic pain, major stress including traumatic life events and recent loss social isolation and loneliness. Depression in particular can play a large role in suicide. The teenage years can be emotionally volatile and issues relating to self-esteem, body image and lack of confidence can be very real ones for teenagers. Depression is a real issue of concern for teenagers and can also be a major risk factor for teen suicide.

Suicide in Elderly Men

The highest suicide rates of any age group occur among men aged over 65 years. Depression in elderly men that is undiagnosed and so untreated is a major risk factor. Others include major life events such as retirement, loss of independence, bereavement and isolation or loneliness. Chronic ill health, including chronic pain or disability, can also be factors.