Posted by Magee on April 4, 2004, at 13:03:15
In reply to Re: Light Box - want one cheap? To Maggie and » sjb, posted by spoc on April 4, 2004, at 8:48:03
> Thanks. Can you tell me the name of the brand and model you like? (I know you said Apollo) I could benefit I'm sure from your research. I am a LIGHT RESPONDER BIG TIME. Which is why I need to move back to California immediately. I know this last slump of depression was caused by lack of sun in New England. I was out there for the winter, and with my daily sunbaths I was feeling great. New England sucks! At least this time of year, for ME.
Thanks
MAGEE>Hey, do you still want to unload your light box?
> I need one but can't afford a new one.
> Let me know. I'm on the East Coast.
> >Thanks
> >Magee
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> Sjb, I think this message was for you....
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> Maggie, hi! I am the one who mentioned having returned mine within the 60 day free trial period. I don't know if Sjb is watching this thread anymore! Anyway, I know they are expensive and given all the rip-offs possible in this industry (inadequate lumen or distance ranges, etc.), unfortunately it could be risky to bargain hunt. At least if you do get the money together, Apollo is probably still giving the 60 day trial. Not that they are the only acceptable brand, but may have one of the longest trial periods. So -- maybe if you can see that it really does work for you, the expense will be easier to swallow? It'll still be cheaper than therapy or psy meds! : )
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> Of course for SAD this will not be the ideal time of year to be assessing its effectiveness. But some do feel it helps with year-round depression too.
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> I bet you could find one on ebay for sure!!! Just know the model you want and don't settle! I had the same one Sbj had, and arrived at that after a ton of research. (Everyone's different so the fact that it wasn't effective for us isn't relevant.)
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> You know, if its use is prescribed by a doctor in reference to *sleep regulation,* I hear some insurance companies will cover it. That was why I was originally told at a reputable sleep disorders center to get one. But my own insurance company classified it as "experimental" at that time and wouldn't cover it.
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> Anyway, good luck!
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