Verilux HappyLite Deluxe Sunshine Simulator

Customer Rating:
Summary: amazing difference!
Comment: This light has been wonderful. It rejuvenates me in the afternoon at my "low" point. It has helped significantly with my SAD. We even used it to help cure my nephew's bilirubins with light therapy.
I'd strongly recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Happy Lite Saves!
Comment: Verilux HappyLite Deluxe Sunshine Simulator

Around each November, I become a horrendous crab. It starts around daylight-savings time. It's as if a black curtain drops around me and I remain this way until the bright sun of April rolls around and I see longer days and warm winds. Last year I year I promised myself that I would drop the 200 bucks to get a SAD light. I forgot about it until my husband, who helpfully pointed out that I was in my usual Nov. crabmeister mode, reminded me about buying a light. ON THE FIRST DAY-I found myself not wanting to leave my desk, where I have placed my new best friend Mr. Verilux, and enjoying the work that was in front of me! I feel renewed and not terribly so crabby-it's working! I recommend this lamp to every one who finds themselves angry and hating Nov-Mar in every cold and lousy state they live in! Mine MN.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Works like a charm
Comment: I have suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder all my life. My first lamp was one I bought from a competitor 10 years ago. I have got to say this Verilux lamp is amazing compared to the old one. The light is a soft whitish-blue, not harsh at all. When it turns on there is little "warm up" time. The cost is especially worth it...as my first lamp was $250. If you just need a boost during the day try the Mini version. I have one on my desk at work...and it really helps me stay focused.

If you suffer from SAD a light literally changes your world. Every fall I start using a lamp to wake up starting in September. Within 3 days I notice a significant difference in my attitude. Not only that, I have noticed that my thinking is more clear, and especially sharp throughout the day.

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Summary: good for a long cold minnesota winter
Comment: we no longer live there but we used the happy light a lot when we were holed up for months on end in the bitterly cold and dark winters.

definite mood lightener. makes a long winter more bearable.

aptly named

Customer Rating:
Summary: hmm...ok...but nothing beats the
Comment: I live in Wisconsin where our winters are extremely brutal (it's April 10th 2008 today) & there are still traces of snow & it's 40 degrees out! So, I invested in this product to help me deal with the winter blues. I have been using it for a month now & I feel it is very artificial & almost to bright that it just gets annoying! I have not noticed much difference to be honest. I agree with the comment made that it's kind of like a "trip to Kmart" lol:) But, I have been messing around with it to suit my needs. The directions say not to use it to close to bedtime or at night, but, mysteriously enough (for me) when I use it at night, it does seem to give me more energy & prevents me from falling asleep watching tv at an early hour. So, that is the way I use it now. You also can find this model & others alot cheaper if you order off of e-bay! (sorry Amazon!). Here is a link to the seller I bought it from: [...]. She often has many Verilux products brand new & cheap (no problems). I guess it's worth a shot for anybody, everyone is different & their are many great reviews on here for this product as well. The Verilux people have wonderful customer service & get back to you right away:) Also, this product does NOT have a nasty smell like some reviews I have read. I would still recommend it to try, nothing to lose really with a 30 day money back guarentee!