Who else has a full-spectrum light for SAD?

MarynJoe

I've had pretty severe, disgnosed SAD for 10+ years.  It gets so bad I can't get out of bed in the morning and can't get off the couch all day.  Anyway, i got a SAD lamp yesterday.  The doc told me to sit in front of it today for 30-40 minutes.  I sat in front of it today for 20 minutes and I'm bouncing off the walls!!!  Wow, these things work!  Is that your experience?

wbl

Yes, I got one this year.  I'm slightly Vitamin D deficient and was feeling generally run down and depressed.  I have the LiteBook Elite, and It was the greatest purchase ever.  I haven't used it in about a month, because I haven't felt I needed it.  But damn that thing is awesome.

 

flexiblebride

I got one in January at the recommendation of my counselor.  I'M SO GLAD I DID!  It has really made a difference.  I haven't used it in a couple months because the days are getting longer, but you can bet I'll get it hooked up come October.

I was Vitamin D deficient too (most Alaskans are) so I've been taking a good dose of it every day, and that's helped a great deal in addition to the light.

tiki_life

I had a very rough time my first winter after moving from California to Boston,  so H bought me one for Christmas. I really like it, though it's most useful for me in September-December (when the days are getting shorter) so don't wait until you already feel crappy to get one!  This is mine: http://www.litebook.com/

MarynJoe

The one I'm using is a TravelLite.  It's so small, I have it sitting on the table when I eat breakfast and read the paper - my morning routine.  4 hours later and I'm still waaay overstimulated and bursting out of my skin.