Reply #13: I use one. But GET A PRESCRIPTION FOR IT if you get one!

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I use one called a goLITE. It seems to work pretty well for me. However, I am bipolar, and too much exposure can send one into a manic episode-- not a good idea.

Also, SAD lights are just like any drug. You should get a prescription for one before purchasing it, for two reasons:

1) If it's prescribed to you, insurance will often cover part of the cost. The goLITE I use retails for $300. I only paid $50 after my insurance covered part of it.

2) You really should see a doctor or health professional and get screened for SAD. SAD is like any other disease, and should be properly diagnosed before treatment begins. You wouldn't start popping Prozac without consulting a doctor-- you shouldn't start using a SAD light until you get a proper diagnosis, either.

Also, recent research has proven that the type of light doesn't matter as much as the intensity and proximity of the light. So, full-spectrum lights are no more effective than a white light, or a flourescent light. What matters is the brightness and the time spent in front of it.

Talk to your health care provider before you purchase a SAD light. They are an investment, and you really should bet a proper diagnosis before you spent that kind of money on one.

Good luck :hi: