S.A.D. and Technology

I like TLA's.  Most of them are pretty functional and cool (USA, GFA, CGO, I-N-O, etc).  However, I'm not big on ascribing a TLA to every malady a person can experience (e.g. ADD, etc).  Still, I've been hearing a lot about SAD lately — or maybe its just that I'm more aware of it, since I'm heading into a long, snowy Winter for the first time.  Anyway, a friend who's lived in the area was telling me about a "sunrise simulator" he bought, to help him wake up with what would feel like the rising sun... even when the sun doesn't peek out at all, for days.  So I've been looking into things like this, wondering if it could or would make a difference in my or my overall outlook, heading into the cold, dark season.  Does anyone reading this blog have any advice or experience with this topic?  Please leave a comment, if you can.

Have a sunny day!