Philips EnergyUp Lampe Energylight - Manual (Page 12)

Indoor life and energy dips
If you spend a lot of time indoors with little daylight and artificial light,
you can experience the energising effects of the Philips EnergyUp very
quickly after you switch it on. You can also use the appliance as an extra
source of light throughout the day (but not in the evening or at night)
to compensate for the lack of natural daylight.
Many people experience a natural dip in the afternoon.
The Philips EnergyUp can help you counteract this dip.
Winter blues
If you experience lower energy levels, an increased need for sleep, and a
lower mood in the dark season compared to spring and summer, use the
energy light for 20-30 minutes a day. Preferably use it in the morning to
help you start the day. You may also use it later during the day, but do not
use it in the last few hours before bedtime. If you do, the light could delay
your sleep and make you even less energetic the next day.
Winter depression
If your seasonal mood swings are more severe and you suffer from
depression, consult a therapist and only use light therapy under
supervision. Your therapist may prescribe 30 minutes of treatment per day
at level 1 or 2 over several weeks.
Sleep patterns
- Morning persons tend to wake up early in the morning and usually
find it difficult to stay awake in the evening. If you want to get more
out of your evening, avoid bright light directly after waking up and use
the Philips EnergyUp in the evening close to bedtime.
- Evening persons find it difficult to get up in the morning and are full
of energy in the evening. If this applies to you, you need morning light.
Use the Philips EnergyUp within the first 1-2 hours after you get out
of bed. Avoid bright light or blue-rich light in the last 4 hours before
bedtime. Daily use of the Philips EnergyUp in the morning may help
you establish a regular sleep pattern that allows you to function
better in the morning.
Note: If your desired wake-up time is less than six hours after your normal
bedtime, do not use the Philips EnergyUp immediately after you wake up.
This could give your body a signal that is opposite to the one intended.
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