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does anyone have one? Are they any good?

Pink
What is a SAD lamp please?

one thats not happy- sorry

Pat - a SAD lamp is for use for those who suffer the "winter blues" - I cant remember what the SAD stands for now, Seasonal Adjustment something?

Anyhoo - the SAD lamp is used to replace the missing sunlight in the winter months. You just need to sit in front of it for 30-45 mins a day.

And Pink - after years of suffering with SAD I eventually splashed out on a lamp last winter and felt the effect within days. Because this summer has been so carp I have even used it over the past month.

So yes, they are expensive - but in my opinion, they are worth every penny.

Sue

The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of 'winter blues' (e.g. tiredness, lack of energy, overeating, low moods and social withdrawal) but SAD is much more severe, often seriously affecting people's performance at work, their home life and relationships. The cause of SAD is unclear but short, dark days are the trigger. They prolong the production of melatonin, normally only released at night to help us sleep. Another factor is thought to be low serotonin levels (a feature of depression) which improve significantly in the summer and with light therapy. Indeed, many SAD sufferers have found that bright lights can make a real difference to their life.

Hi pink

I haven't got a sad lamp but I've got one on it's last flex lol

Barbara x

Thanks Sue..... i've seen a starter one that I can afford, and its small enough that I can use it at work too if need be so I may just splash out!

:o)

and loving some of your other comments!

Debbie
Loved the reply he he

Sue
Thanks for the explanation, think I could do with one as I hate winter.

sorry for sounding a bit dim, but wouldn't a normal light do just as good? or has it to be a special light bulb or something?

I would be careful of buying one that is very cheap as it may not give off enough or the correct light. Mine cost just over £100 and I have it to the side of my laptop screen. I used to find the bright light annoying at first but you soon get used to it.

If you work full time it might be worth asking work mates if they suffer from it too - and then maybe you can have a word with the boss to see if they will stump up for one, then people could take turns using it during the day. The can be used any time during the day but not recommended for after 6 in the evenings.

There was quite a good thread on these lamps a while back - some interesting points raised so it might be worth searching for it.

My daughter had one, a year or so back.....she kept it in the laundry room......cheers her up while she is doing the ironing..etc....

I've bitten the bullet and ordered the Litepod from Betterlifehealthcare.com as it was the cheapest I could find so I'll keep you informed of progress.

D

My friend has one and swears by it.

xxx

You got one at Chelsea Dianna! only joking you take care gorgeous! Dx

Hi Diana

I've got one and it helps me sleep better, so for me it's brilliant!

:-)

Just posting so I can follow this - a friend of mine is considering them but there are so many to choose from.

She would rather get (say) a £50 one that works than try a £30 one, find it to be useless and then have to get the £50 one anyway.

Good luck with yours, Diana.

x Jen

Promise to update as soon as I can

xx

they are good apparently
they work (as someone else just said) within days

i bet a few have been sold this year
the doc on gmtv did a talk on um the other day

:-)

Thanks, guess it might take a week or two to kick in.

Nope, that was prozac!

x