I have various problems when it gets cloudy for many days in a row. This light has helped to “brighten up” my days! I have more energy, I’m eating less and sleeping better!!!
I am using this lamp differently than most. I have always been very sensitive to sunlight, so I'm not sure why I expected this to be different with this lamp. Using it as instructed gave my instant nausea and headaches. BUT i found a way to use that's perfect. I wanted this because I work from my basement (its only half underground) and in winter, the sun never shines in. I placed this lamp in the basement window. The direct light is blocked by a cabinet, but the indirect light bouncing off the walls and spilling into the room mimics the sun that usually shines into the room during the summer. Since I cannot see the lamp directly, I use the light for a few hours in the morning. I do notice I feel more alert, more quickly in the mornings. I am definitely not receiving the recommended 10,000 lumens, but it still seems to have the effects intended. I probably would select an adjustable brightness model next time since I am light sensitive, but otherwise have no regrets. The light isn't as warm toned as sunlight, but the brightness seems to be what matters for mood and combating mild SAD.
I purchased this light because I live in northeast Ohio, where it is gray, gray, GRAY. From November through March, sunlight is extremely hard to come by, and it definitely does a number on my mental wellness. I suffer from mild SAD (seasonal affective disorder), and the use of my Happy Light nearly every morning, along with daily vitamin D3 supplementation has made a noticeable difference in my moods! The full spectrum is definitely bright, and might take a day or so of use to get used to, but it's very worth it. No matter what style you get, I really don't think you can go wrong, and it can only be beneficial! (And if you really don't notice the benefits? Well, you have an amazing vanity light! hehe) Recommended!
I have general anxiety that comes and goes every day for the better or the worse but all around I felt lately that it was getting worse due to being inside a lot and not seeing sunlight. I decided to give this lamp a try and see if it would make a difference and I notice that when I first tried it I felt a sense of relaxation after I got done using it so I started using it more and more and each time I sit in front of it after a few min I notice my anxiety tends to dip a little.. Give it a try it won't hurt it could be enough to help you feel more comfortable in your skin everyday sadly anxiety is a very deliberating problem for many including myself but this might help make it more manageable which is a big plus for all of us.
I bought this about a month ago and now I know I can get through Winter a bit easier! I’ve noticed that it’s more effective when used for at least 40 minutes. I like to use mine while I crochet.
LOVE the HappyLight Full Size. I have purchased Verilux products for years, and they keep getting better. The Full Size definitely improves my mood (I can feel it immediately), and this newer version has a great design and does not flicker like the older ones sometimes did. I tried the Lumi, but it produced too much glare for me. Verilux cheerfully exchanged the Lumi for the Full Size. Outstanding customer service.