Verilux HappyLite Deluxe Sunshine Simulator
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Customer Reviews of Verilux HappyLite Deluxe Sunshine Simulator
Customer Review: Works like a charm
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: My HappyLite makes me happy!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. I've been using my HappyLite for just four days now (I started it Monday morning - it's now Thursday). I use it first thing in the morning; otherwise I wouldn't have time till I get home from work at night. I keep it outside my see-thru shower door, and then on the bathroom counter as I get ready in the morning. Literally I woke up feeling down this morning, but after the HappyLite exposure, felt AWESOME! And yesterday evening, I was singing the praises of the HappyLight to a friend of mine (you know, after 3 days!)
It's still not fully spring here in Western Pennsylvania, and we haven't had much sun at all the last few months, so having this is a godsend.
If you're on the fence at all - BUY IT NOW!! That is all.
Customer Review: HappyLite
Summary: 4 Stars
This light is very big, much bigger than I estimated, although measurements were given in the product description (I must have forgotten the exact specs). I hung it on the wall next to my bed, but it didn't work for me. I returned it for a more portable model, since I need it after I awake in the morning, not before. This is just too big to easily carry around the house. However, it was very bright and seemed to be well made. It was certainly well-packaged. It arrived only days after I ordered it, although I opted for the free shipping, which takes longer. Returning it to Amazon took only seconds, and they provided me with all of the materials I needed to do so. The credit came through to my account immediately after they received it.Customer Review: Used HappyLite winter of 2003
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered the HappyLite about 4 months before they even shipped the product, because it was the first reasonably priced (and sized) light to help treat SAD. Living in Minnesota, I tend to get depressed in February, so wanted to see if the light would help. Starting in Oct/Nov 2003, I began turning it on at desk height at my work for the suggested amount of time. I did not use it on weekends.
Anyway, I think that it helped me keep from sinking so low with the SAD blues in February, but it did not completely keep SAD away. I spent 4 days on the beach in Florida during the 3rd week of February, and that helped the most.
I will indeed use the light again this winter, because it helps--but does not eliminate--SAD for me.
Customer Review: Light therapy that works consistently
Summary: 5 Stars
I got a Happy Light about 6 weeks ago, and it has worked very well for me. I've made the mistake a few times of skipping my morning light session and I can always tell by evening - but the next day, after using the lamp, I'm back to normal. I've been dealing with SAD for years and put off buying a lamp, but they are worth every penny.
I noticed another reviewer was skeptical a short time after starting to use the HappyLight. FWIW, it can take a week or so for the light therapy to really take effect. Light therapy is also ineffective for 20% of SAD sufferers, so it may not be a problem with the lamp. But my advice is to give it time - if you're part of the 80% it helps, you'll get there with consistent use.