Thanks Mrs. Snark & nonameslob [Love love love your monikers]! Mrs. S what does too much light do? My friend here uses black out curtains to help her sleep. Interesting about Oregon & adapting from Florida. I used to think I would retire to Alaska, but no way now! Oregon appeals to me but the light issue looms large. I think getting outdoors helps a lot, and also being careful not to overcommit to work, social stuff, etc. Easier said than done. The dilemma for me is if I let myself off the leash with holiday food, I don't want to try to get the pounds off until April, when it's lighter. January is the worst time to reboot a diet, imo!
One reason to plan ahead is that I think prices might go up when SAD season hits.
Sunbox website has great background on SAD and they are also very helpful on the phone. I used their desk lamp 2 yrs ago and it made a real difference. It's a bit large & clunky, and there was a soft electrical buzzing sound so I returned it and they gave me a full refund. I should have kept it, and this is the one I'm thinking of re-buying.
A friend who has bi-polar disorder told me about the smaller, cheaper one on amazon. It works for her and has good reviews. It did nothing for me.
Sunbox desk lamp 190.00 plus tax/ free shipping
http://sunbox.com/product/sunbox-desk-light-white/
Lightphoria on amazon, 69.67 + tax/ free shipping (last fall was only 45.00!)
http://www.amazon.com/Lightphoria-00...ords=sad+light