Feeling Overwhelmed, When It Comes To The Search For A Sad Lightbox

[therisa]

This afternoon, I started my research on SAD lightbox, in preparation of my meeting with my nurse practitioner, on Thursday morning. Sadly, I feel like, I have dived into the deep end of the pool, without knowing, how to swim. Can someone give me, a primer, on what I should be looking for, in a SAD lightbox? Am wondering, how do I find a brick and mortar store, close to me, so I don't have to order over the internet, as my financial tools are limited.

 

[digger]

You need something with a minimum of 2,500 lux (I think), most proper SAD lamps are around 10,000. I have a small desktop lamp, a Lifemax Light Pod. I bought it online though. I'd guess somewhere like a large pharmacy might sell them? Depends where you live maybe.

 

[therisa]

Thank you, @digger1 , for the starting references. I hadn't thought of a pharmacy, as a place to look. :)

 

[DMerish]

I began looking for one a couple of weeks ago, got overwhelmed, and gave up. So glad you asked the question, Therisa!!! :tup:

 

[Deleted member 1860]

You can do an online search and then contact the companies to find local dealers.

 

[Britt.f7]

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Here are some that at least you could look at the reviews at. Posted it in the conversation we were having. I think verilux was the one that went haywire on me, but it could just have been that particular one and not a sign of all of them.

I like being able to read reviews to get a better idea of things.

 

[therisa]

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions and sites, to look at. You have lessen my feeling of helpless, which is, a huge achievement for me. :hug: @DMerish , am glad, I could help someone, while seeking help for myself.:)

 

[franciemarnie]

Before they had light boxes - I had very difficult winters. Then one winter I worked in a lighting showroom and I tell you - all that light did the trick. I don't know why they say fluorescent lights are so great. Regular lights worked for me. Of course there were a ton of them.

That said, a light box did not work for me when I eventually got one. But getting exposure to sunlight every day and having a well lit apartment did. That's only my experience. I guess they work for a lot of people. I just dislike fluorescent light intensely. That might have been the problem.

I'm so glad though you are planning ahead. It's inspiring!

 

[therisa]

@franciemarnie , I don't know, if my body can handle the fluorescent lights, given my photosensitivity, but anything beats, spending 2 to 2 1/2 months, in depression. As for brightly lit apartment, I can only dream, for bright lights hurt my eyes and trigger very nasty headaches, for me. Franciemarnie, I am glad you have found your own and unique way, to battle SAD. Just that alone, deserves a huge pat on the back. :tup: Myself, I just like to know, what I am getting myself, into, before seeing a member of my medical team.