SAD Light Review: Lumie Desk Lamp

I suffer from S.A.D. like a lot of others, and I don’t have the room for a larger light box. Working in an office makes it difficult for me to find the space to store a light box, and my apartment at home definitely doesn’t cut it. The Lumie Desk Lamp is the ideal compromise: it acts as a desk lamp and takes up the same amount of space, and it also doubles as a S.A.D. treatment lamp due to its bulb.I ordered mine for £170. I decided that being tired all of the time was annoying and that any method of treatment was better than nothing.

Initial Impression

Once I received the lamp I plugged it in, put in the bulb, and turned it on. It worked perfectly, requiring no configuration and starting right up. I wish that my car was as reliable.It is actually fairly attractive for a desk lamp, and it has a flexible neck that allows you to bend it and point it in whatever direction that you want. The lighting that comes from it is bright enough that I’m able to work underneath it, and I don’t find it so overwhelming that I have to restrict my usage with it.

Usage Impression

The recommended usage for the Lumie lamp is 90 minutes a day. At first, I had no idea how the heck I’d work that out because I don’t really sit anywhere for 90 minutes a day except for my office. Then it hit me: put it in the office! Replacing the lamp I used to have, the Lumie does a fine job. And, the best part of all of this is the fact that I feel better as well.

The spurts of feeling tired all of the time are gone, I feel perky and attentive, and I even find that my skin seems clearer. I don’t know if that last benefit is the result of the Lumie, or of my skin just tired of having the occasion spot of acne, but I’ll credit the Lumie either way since I’m quite happy with it!

Overall

This was a great purchase and despite the fact that this was possibly the most expensive desk lamp ever (£170) it is still a great value as far as I’m concerned. This lamp comes recommended from friends of mine, and now I also share in their opinion. A must buy for S.A.D. sufferers!