SAD

Hi, my name is John and I live in darkest Middlesbrough. Like a few others out there I havent been diagnosed as suffering from SAD but what I,ve read about it lately, it all seems to fit. I certainly suffer from most if not all of the symptoms on and off.
I have worked shifts for all my adult life and the lack of daylight and the disruption to my sleep pattern can be very depressing to me. I know a lot of my workmates suffer from the sleep disruption but until now I never realised how important the lack of light can be.
I am looking at buying one of these lightboxes for home. I plan to get back to the forum and let you know how I get on.
I,d appreciate any help or advice anyone might have.
Cheers