Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Sunlight Therapy Lamp - 10000 LUX Therapy Lamp at 12 Inches, LED Bright White Light with Adjustable Height and Brightness Levels for Mood, White

Overall a great light for those dark and grey winter days in the Pacific Northwest. Note, this is a large light and needs space. Positives: Excellent size, easy to use, solid stand, impactful luminosity Preferences: The base is large and requires a good amount of space. it would be great if the light would not only pivot vertically, but the ability to rotate left and right would improve adaptability for those who have less space. I use this on my desk at my office and because of its size and inability to move left or right, I have to move the entire unit to use it. Overall I gave it five stars for ease of set up and use. Large lighting area, effectiveness and quality.

I did quite a bit of research before ordering this specific day-light. I am a Dr. Mercola fan, so I went to his website first for some advice on whether these lights work at all and how to compare them. This one fit the criteria (full spectrum, white light, 10k LUX, strong UV filter, etc.) I live in the midwest and the winter has been brutal, many gray days and my mood began to sink. I've known for years that I have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) but never treated it, I just accepted the low moods and lack of energy whenever the sun disappeared for days/weeks. I have used this lamp every day for 20 days now, as soon as I wake up, for 30 minutes. I started noticing the positive affects within the first week. NO KIDDING. I felt an increase in my energy level but more importantly, I didn't feel down, my mood has definitely elevated. I would describe it as bursts of positivity throughout the day. I come home from a long day of work and am still in a good mood, I have more energy and drive to make dinner, run errands, play with the dog, etc. before, I would come home and basically collapse. Features I like: 1) the size of the light itself. iIt is bigger than my head and so is the sun. lol. I've seen small portable lights but this feel more substantial and if I move and shift in front of it, I don't worry about not reaping the benefits of the direct light. 2) the adjustable height and angle. I can sit at a table and get just the right height and angle in front of me. 3) it is sturdy, doesn't wobble and seems like it will stand up to time 4) it is quiet, there is absolutely no noise. 5) quick to get to full lumens. 6) the open space under it is a perfect place to prop my morning book or magazine. I set my timer for 30 minutes, read, and drink my coffee. 7) worth the price. If you are willing to invest $200 (lights can cost anywhere from $75-300, you get what you pay for), I believe this model is best-in-class.

I have used light-boxes in the past with little benefit. Reading more carefully, I find that although less expensive boxes claim therapeutic levels of light output, one would need to be 6 inches or so from the screen to benefit or, alternatively, be willing to spend a longer time sitting before the screen. I now understand that 12-14 inches of distance makes treatment quicker and more practical. That's what you get with Carex. Thirty minutes is just about right to check my email, read a chapter in a book, or listen to a favorite podcast while receiving treatment. Then, I'm off to my usual daily activities, feeling energized. I recommend Carex highly. This has also helped to regulate my sleep cycle by affording a better, more productive, morning which leads to a more active day overall and well-earned sleep at night. I live in the Pacific Northwest, where days grow shorter, and rain is common for at least 6 months of the year, so my light box serves me well and contributes to my overall health.

Seems to work well with placement on table and good lighting. Downside is that it takes up a fair amount of space and does not seem all that well made.

My current PCP doesn’t have enough history with me to understand how well I know my chronic issues and didn’t believe that my Circadian Rhythm delayed-phase sleep disorder, which stress may aggravate, is not a psychosomatic issue. So, on my own, I looked up more current treatments (I was last treated for it 25 yrs ago with mild sleeping pills and sleep hygiene training) and found the clinical guidelines for light therapy. No drugs needed! Given that my system is under major stress with my current severe health crisis, I didn’t want to try and work it out slowly with disciplined sleep hygiene regimen, but wanted a quicker treatment that would be minimally taxing. I highly recommend light therapy and the manufacturer posts the specific clinical guidelines for the five or six types of sleep disorders in adults and children that light therapy actually works for. I’ve been using my lamp as consistently as I can between hospital stays and appointments and can say that it works for me. There is no cure for my sleep disorder, only the ability to reset and then maintain until life circumstances throws it off again. The light is affordable, doesn’t require prescription, and helps my mood. Because of my health issues, maintaining a more positive frame of mind is difficult and I’m under lifting restrictions so the lamp placement isn’t optimum, but still works. You’ll need a sturdy base , I use a side table and when I can move it, a well-designed sturdy bed laptop tray. This design has the largest surface, but is slightly top-heavy and solid, so weight might be an issue when someone is in recovery or under lifting restrictions as I am temporarily. My only wish is for a dimmer. Because of my current limitations, a dimmer would make the regular light setting work better for me as a reading light. As it is, I use a light colored pillow case to cover and that works.

I loved the bright light therapy but so disappointed the the voltage is 120 USA and I love. In dubai I use 240 volts. Please can I order a 240;volts thank you

Leider handelt es sich hierbei um absolutes Billigmaterial. Auf den Bildern sieht es so aus, als wäre diese Lampe ihren Preis eventuell wert, vor allem da es eine der wenigen Tageslichtlampen ist, die einen Standfuß hat. Aber lasst die Finger davon! Die Produktion wird wahrscheinlich 20€ gekostet haben und ist "Made in China"

This particular lamp was recommended to me as being the best on the market pretty much, and I’ve been very happy with it! I was having major sleep issues because of immunosuppressants I’m on, so it was recommended that I get this to help reset my circadian rhythm. Well, I’ve been using it every morning for 2 weeks and I must say within days I felt better. Not just my sleep improvement, that’s still an issue because of all those dang pills, but I have felt really, really good! All of a sudden, I feel happier, and way more energetic. I have taken up bike riding even and just look forward to all the things I can do in a day now. It’s crazy that a lamp could do that! I live in the Pacific Northwest, a.k.a. months of dark gray rainy thick cloud cover and it’s the beginning of December right now. I’ve lived here for 25 years and I can’t believe I’m only finding out about this now! I mean, I had heard of lamps before, but I always thought it was just for people who were extremely depressed or something, I had no idea that it’s something that everybody needs in the winter if they live in the northern hemisphere!!! Our body needs the sun to function properly. So I am just amazed to have only discovered this now and to be feeling so great about life, I truly love this lamp and I wish everybody could get one who lives in the northern hemisphere. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ☀️ Anyhow, great quality and product! PS Every morning, even the cats gather close with it when I put it on and I say to them: “you guys look, it’s sunny today! Let’s sunbathe!” It feels like I’m literally putting on a happy light. It’s hard to explain, but it’s pretty magical…. Update: my sleep has totally improved! Mind you I have adjusted my night supplements, so I’m not sure if it’s my adjusted night supplements or resetting my circadian rhythm with this lamp that did it, or both, but this is totally helped me Sleep plus totally helped my mood! Also, one of our kids always gets a bit grumpy in the winter and so I’ve had them sitting in front of it every morning for the last couple of weeks, and they are less grumpy now. So this is pointing to quite a necessary element of life it seems: THE SUN! ☀️

I absolutely love my lamp! I've been using it every morning for 30 minutes when waking up, for the last month and a half. My depression has lifted and no PMS whatsoever this month! I wad considering medication prior to this, so... I love the size (big screen) and brightness level of the lamp. I can read or use my tablet under it without problems. A lot of people mentions finding the legs unsteady but I don't have problems with this. It feels sturdy and quality. I know it's all new for me but I am sold!! And I did a lot of research prior to buying and found this was one of the best. No regrets! ** Update october 2020 : still using the lamp daily for 30 minutes, from september to June, and it`s still 100% effivient. Did not even have to replace a bulb yet! Still absolutely love it!

I like that I can sit 12 inches away from the light and read while I'm 'dosing' for 30 minutes. That said, the size of the light is so large that I found it difficult to integrate into my furniture arrangement. I live in a location which has been very cloudy & I think the light is helping me to feel more energetic.