Verilux HappyLight Lumi Plus - Light Therapy Lamp with 10,000 Lux, UV-Free, LED Bright White Light with Adjustable Brightness, Countdown Timer, & Detachable Stand - Boost Mood, Sleep, and Focus

I recently moved to Washington, and adjusting to the darker, cloudier days has been a bit of a challenge. I decided to try the Verilux HappyLight, and it has honestly made such a positive difference in my daily routine. It’s simple to use, lightweight, and easy to incorporate into my mornings. I turn it on while I’m having coffee or getting ready, and it really helps me feel more awake and focused without that sluggish feeling. The light feels natural—bright but not overwhelming. Since using it, I’ve noticed a real improvement in my mood, especially on those gray, rainy days. It’s become a small but powerful part of my self-care routine and has helped me adjust to my new environment. If you’re dealing with limited sunlight or seasonal mood changes, I would definitely recommend the Verilux HappyLight. It’s been such a helpful addition for me.

I've had this for two days and LOVE it! I work in a room with no windows to the outside, and that makes it very difficult when I drive TO work in the dark, and drive FROM work in the dark. This light is very bright, and I love the stand. It's very slim and compact, much like the early Kindles, so you can place it and store it almost anywhere. The timer is a great idea; you can set it for 15 minutes at a time, up to one hour. You can also adjust the brightness. You do need to be looking at it (indirectly) while you're using it, so place it somewhere that you can see it while you're reading, doing paperwork, crocheting, putting together your model airplanes, etc.

I have been using the light for almost a week for 30 minutes in the morning. I quickly worked up to the brightest setting and plan to go 45 minutes tomorrow and see if I feel even better. I don't have what you'd call seasonal depression, I got the light to try to balance out my circadian rhythm which gets out of whack every fall/winter season due to the decreased availability of natural morning light. I feel I have already noticed an improvement on initial feelings of wakefulness after each use. I suspect even greater improvements will follow with continued use. The light is of high quality and not even the slightest bit flimsy or cheap feeling. I use the included stand on the side table in my living room as I catch up on emails and enjoy my coffee. I also like that you can set the time for 15 minute increments for up to 1 hour. If you are considering purchasing one I would highly recommend it. The way I've approached the use of it is, "it can't hurt, it can only help."

The lamp works as far as its primary purpose goes, it seems like it’s helping with my wintertime blues. My only complaint is that the timer just doesn’t work sometimes. There are four lights on the bottom that light up to indicate how long you’ve set the timer for (15 minutes per light) and two or three times I’ve had it just not tick down and turn off as it should. Like I noticed it had been on for awhile and put a 15 minute timer on to see if one of the indicator lights turned off (as it should in that time), and it didn’t. It’s not a horrible problem, but you may want to keep an eye on the clock when you turn it on just to make sure you’re not sitting there for longer than you want or need to.

I like this light even better than I thought I would. First, it looks and feels like a quality product. This is important to me. As for my circadian rhythm work, it is easily providing me the "sunlight" I need to wake up 2 hours before the sun so I can be productive in the early morning hours of my work.

Have been using most days since I purchased. I have found that if I use it first thing in the morning as I am drinking my tea, I will fall asleep more quickly, sleep more soundly and for longer at night. If I use it later in the day, it's not as effective for me. I do not suffer from SAD, so I cannot comment on that. I haven't used the timer or kept track of how much time I have used per session. I just keep it on as I am checking emails, etc. Probably 45 minutes.

Very good for night shifters. Bright light mimics sunlight and does seem to improve my mood at night.

This is a good light, but the timer and brightness control are ON THE FRONT, and you can't set either until the light is blinding you. Did the designer ever try to use this??

I use everyday

Truly has been a life saver with my SAD!!! I live in Canada and the days are very short....this light has made a huge difference in my mood and I don't feel the tightness in my chest of sadness. I am very happy !!! I like the easy turn off and on button. It's sturdy on the table. The timer for auto shut-off is in 15 min increments, up to an hour. It's very bright and has 3 brightness settings. I keep it on the table and during my morning ☕ coffee I have it on for about 15 or 20 min. it's been a game changer for me enduring the cold and dark winters!! Very happy!!

Not sure how to use it because all 3 intensities are extremely bright. I guess it does what it's supposed to

use this every morning! works great in the winter days !

Very bright! Easy to use, very lightweight and slender. I use it for my seasonal depression and it works for me. Easy to use timer and brightness levels.