lightbox users or people who know about them needed

[sleepyjane]

what is a good brand? What is the average amount of lux one needs?

I have bad delayed sleep phase syndrome (going to bed between 8 am snd 1 pm and often getting no sunlight and also severe clinical depression. I just found out my insurance may cover this and that doctor will probably write me a prescription.

This is good news for me and I want to know what type of lightbox is good. I saw lamps and big square ones on a post. The lamp would fit in better in my apartment but is it as effective. It goes by lux (not size) right?

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[Snoozin' Bluezzz]

I have one, used it for awhile but did not see too much difference and found it difficult to sustain.

I'm no expert but did do some research "back when". I believe you need at least 5000 lux and that is if the lights are going to be pretty close. To have them over 20" away I think you need to go to 10,000 lux. They do make "light visors" you can wear that lower the intensity a lot because the lights are right over your eyes. I had a dual lamp switchable, 5000-10,000 big box and the light visor. The light visor worked quite well but the intensity faded and I never sent it in for repair. If I were to try again I would go with the visor which enables one to do morning chores without being planted in front of the box. If I do try again it will come after getting my OSA straight and hopefully getting a few pounds off. I am a fairly typical sufferer, at a mild to moderate level, of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). I just push through it without the box but perhaps that is not best.


From what I have read accurately diagnosing and then adjusting phase shifted sleep is really pretty complicated and tricky.

Sunbox is supposed to be pretty good.

Standard boxes are not complicated but I am not sure how you guarantee and measure actual light output. I guess you sort of have to trust.

There is a ton of info on the web.

David

[blarg]

You really need to be working with a circadian rhythm disorder specialist. Light boxes are not complicated devices, what IS complicated is treating DSPS. I would suggest that you focus on your DSPS treatment as a whole as opposed to worrying about what type of light box to get. Brighter isn't always better, it just depends on your situation.

[jskinner]

what is a good brand?

I like the Apollo GoLite M2. (I have the older P1 model) Its small, portable, and easy to use.

http://www.apollolight.com/golite_m2.html

[Snoozin' Bluezzz]

Yes, I have heard/seen good things about Apollo as well.

David