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SAD Lights

Posted by BHS @bhs, Nov 14, 2012

I am considering buying a SAD Light. Has anyone ever used them? Which products are best and how would you rate the one you bought?

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BHS | @bhs | Nov 24, 2012
In reply to @kramer "I have one I have to use it everyday or I get so depressed I love..." + (show)
@kramer

I have one I have to use it everyday or I get so depressed I love mine

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Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting mine! Will post when I get it and use it about a week. I have read lots of great positive things.

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HansS3 | @hanss3 | Nov 26, 2012
In reply to @annheaney "I use a light box. This helps Seasonal Affective Disorder a lot during seasons when there..." + (show)
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I use a light box. This helps Seasonal Affective Disorder a lot during seasons when there is not much light. I got my light box at my psychiatrist's advice. The address is The SunBox Company, 19217 Orbit Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The phone number is 1-800-548-3968. The e-mail address is sunbox@aol.com. I started using it for 30 minutes everyday and worked it up to 45 minutes per day during the dark months. You may need to experiment with the time that works for you. My Sun Box has a life time guarantee. In 2010 I bought it for $200.00..

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Hi

A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary bulb is not sufficient. Any SAD light product should come with the appropriate bulb! Also. I was advised to take Vitamin D supplement in the low sun months. I take 4000I.U from late September to January.

Hers a review of SAD bulbs and what is needed:
http://www.essortment.com/light-bulb-reviews-full-spectrum-light-bulb-effectiveness-12688.html
I am not associated with Amazon but here are a range of products to give you an idea: (if this is considered bad form, I apologize -there are many other sellers)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
keywords=SAD+lights

Cheers

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cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's time to pull out your SAD lights. It does wonders.

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cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

Mine is a second hand Philips (they made the first SAD Lights) travel size bought on eBay. Perfect and inexpensive.

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cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023
In reply to @hanss3 "Hi A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary..." + (show)
@hanss3

Hi

A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary bulb is not sufficient. Any SAD light product should come with the appropriate bulb! Also. I was advised to take Vitamin D supplement in the low sun months. I take 4000I.U from late September to January.

Hers a review of SAD bulbs and what is needed:
http://www.essortment.com/light-bulb-reviews-full-spectrum-light-bulb-effectiveness-12688.html
I am not associated with Amazon but here are a range of products to give you an idea: (if this is considered bad form, I apologize -there are many other sellers)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
keywords=SAD+lights

Cheers

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Get the Philips travel size on eBay. No bulbs. Low investment. No space needed for storing it. And yes, it works perfectly. 10-15 minutes in the morning while I have my coffee.

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cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023
In reply to @hanss3 "Hi A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary..." + (show)
@hanss3

Hi

A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary bulb is not sufficient. Any SAD light product should come with the appropriate bulb! Also. I was advised to take Vitamin D supplement in the low sun months. I take 4000I.U from late September to January.

Hers a review of SAD bulbs and what is needed:
http://www.essortment.com/light-bulb-reviews-full-spectrum-light-bulb-effectiveness-12688.html
I am not associated with Amazon but here are a range of products to give you an idea: (if this is considered bad form, I apologize -there are many other sellers)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
keywords=SAD+lights

Cheers

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The Dutch company Philips brand is the oldest manufacturer of SAD lamps and the best. Test with Philip's travel size SAD lamp.

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johneckenrode11 | @johneckenrode11 | Sep 9, 2023

You might also want to check out "red light therapy" "red" meaning infrared light. Not dangerous like tanning beds - and helpful for overall wellbeing, in addition to being a mood support. There's an excellent book on the subject, "Red Light Therapy" by Ari Whitten - very helpful if you want to learn more.

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