lightboxes - what kind of bulbs?

[joko]

hi

what kind of bulbs are used in lightboxes that are specifically for seasonal affective disorder?

thanks

[Metz]

You might get some help here http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000232/

[wolf63]

I bought a bulb via ebay, but it can be purchased from the company that sells them.

Try www.ecozone.co.uk. They are not cheap, but if they work then I don't care. I have only had mine a couple of weeks.

Susan

[southerngirl]

I use a daylight simulation bulb in an anglepoise lamp for my calligraphy and always wondered why I didn't get depressed when I was doing calligraphy. I thought at first that it was because I was doing a favourite hobby, but after leaving it on for some time by accident whilst I was sitting in the room, not doing my calligraphy, I noticed that my mood was much better and I wasn't nearly as lethargic as usual for the winter.

Lightboxes for SAD are about �40 each and my lamp was �5.99. The bulbs are about �1.00 each from craft catalogues so it is much cheaper and I have used the same bulb for about five years now. It really works wonders!!! Worth a try.