Say goodbye to winter blues

”I’m using these not only for symptoms that I’ve suspected for a couple of years to be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), but also to help the insomnia I developed after a head injury. These really lift my mood and make me feel more energized in the morning. I believe these, in ..” conjunction with using yellow or orange blue light blocking glasses at night, are really helping me to fall asleep a bit easier at night, and earlier than I was prior to using these (around 11pm instead of 2am!). I also am sleeping deeper and waking up less during then night.”

”I have been using for a couple of weeks, took a few days to work noticeably. The best description I have is it pushes the sleepiness out of your brain and makes depression slightly more manageable. I'm a fan, worth the money IMO. Update: while switching meds depression got ...” worse, literally putting these on the highest setting for 20 min made me feel normal again. I'm thankful for whoever came up with these, you've improved my quality of life.”

”Love love love this idea already! Done with overpriced paperweights that have been sitting on my desk. It’s comfy, lightweight, can wear it doing anything!”

”I have bipolar disorder and have suffered from episodes—some short, some very long—of bad depression pain for decades. But only in the past three years have I begun to develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), with its common pattern of morning depression. I won't ..”I won't go into details, but this winter I absolutely canNOT afford to be depressed. I'm already on as much meds as are safe for me, so this year I tried something non-pharmacological: a short sleep-deprivation protocol followed by using these Luminette 3 glasses every morning before dawn. The sleep deprivation utterly banished my SAD, and thanks to the Luminettes, I have not relapsed. I'm being very compulsive about going to sleep at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning. I've used the Luminettes for 12 days. So far, so good! Mild nitpicks: (1) the charger works great, but I don't find that the batteries last for 10 sessions—more like 7. (2) when you go to register your Luminettes on their website, they don't have a country field for the United States. Nor is there a place to put what state you live in. So I emailed them. A nice woman in Europe told me my registration went through fine anyway, and they could tell from my address that I was in the US. (3) I wish the earpieces weren't straight, because the nose piece keeps slipping down my bridgeless nose. They provide little hooky extenders for the earpieces, but they're not helpful, because they stick out way past my ears. Maybe I'll try that cotton ball trick someone else mentioned... or even some Sugru.”

”I have used SAD lights for at least 15 years. When I finally bought this wearable SAD visor, I felt a little "spoiled," but I was wrong. This light therapy visor is wonderful. It is so easy to use, and it makes light therapy happen first thing in the morning, while I'm having coffee and browsing the news on my laptop. It has..” It has three levels of intensity, and it times itself according to which level I've chosen. I generally use the least-intense level, but when visiting my grandchildren, I was able to zip through light therapy in short order, on "high." I love this! It costs about what my SAD lamp cost, but what a difference! It accomodates ME, rather than making me sit in place so that the lamp shines on my face. It comes with a charger, which I keep in the zipper case with the visor. Perfect for travel as well. SIMPLE. FAST. EFFECTIVE. EASY to use. I cannot recommend this too highly. If your choice is between a lamp and this visor, skip the lamp! This visor works!”

”I have had these glasses a little over 2 months. They work so much better than my regular SAD light that sits on my desk. I only need 30 min in the morning while getting ready and on really gray winter days I wear it again 30 min at lunchtime. REALLY helps! Much more effective than my desk SAD light that I have used for 2..” years. These glasses angle the light just right to make your mind think you’re getting real sunlight. So glad I tried them!!! Highly recommend”

”I have suffered with depression for 35 years and the winter is the worst time, due to SAD. I was struggling terribly this winter and decided even if I only got a little relief it would be worth the cost. Yes, they worked! I like the glasses because I can continue my morning routine and ..” do not need to stay in one place. I have waited a month to write a review to make sure I was not experiencing a placebo effect. I’m glad I purchased them even though they are pricey.”

”Easy to build up to fastest/strongest light. I wear glasses but wear these in the morning scrolling my phone with glasses off. Easy to charge, very light. I think these work better than sitting in front of a SAD light as you can't get as close. Sometimes I use both. Pricy, yes. Can be used for jet..” jet lag, too. I'd buy them again and recommend them. Designed in dark, cloudy Antwerp, they have to be good for SAD sufferers.”

”These are very bright if you tap the button twice after you turn them on, they help me to transition into the winter when the cloudy NW sky's return every year. Seem to help stave off SAD fairly well.”

”Found these to much easier to use instead of a SAD light because they move with you. It’s easy to make your coffee or read while you wear them, which I like. Also great that the light doesn’t shine directly in your eyes. It shines down just like the sun. I have blue eyes that are sensitive and this doesn’t hurt them. O..” One thing that is different from the photos is that mine look like a rainbow on my skin, not the white light. I use mine everyday in the morning to boost my mood through winter. I do think it helps a bit. Not a silver bullet, but takes the edge off.”

”I've been using for about a month Dec-Jan. My mental energy and mood seem improved. Very convenient and easy. I wear in early AM while doing computer work. Can also wear while moving around as long as the room lights are on - or you bump into things. Typically choose the longest and lowest setting. I wear ...” ""readers"" and Luminette fit comfortably over the readers, no conflict. I suspected was experiencing SAD. Have never used lights before. Definitely feeling better since began wearing Luminettes. Great for traveling. Also like rechargeable battery feature.”

”These glasses are so much easier than the little light box that I was propping up on pillows so it was above my eyes. They're lightweight and fit easily over my glasses. There is no heat/warmth released from the lights. I love that they turn off automatically and I don't have to watch the clock. Sometimes I forget ...” that I even have them on. I find I'm happier and a little more motivated each day. These lights don't help everyone and can even be problematic for bi-polar people. I would ask your doctor.”

”I have resisted getting one of the table light boxes. I am usually busy in the early morning completing chores, getting my second cup of coffee, etc. So I am too busy to sit the required length of time to make the light of any use to me. That is why this easy to wear lighted head set appealed to me. I have SAD and late ...” fall into early spring are difficult months for me. I have used this for a week now. My mornings are far easier and I find myself waking before my alarm. Afternoons, early evenings I can manage to stay awake.”

”Let me begin by saying I normally never write reviews, but I feel compelled to do so because these glasses really worked for me. Living in NE I get really bad SAD, and can not get out of bed in the morning. I am now getting up before the alarm. I really suggest you buy these ..”and give them a try. I hope they work for you like they do for me.”

”So much easier to use than a tabletop light. I can wear it as I go about my morning routine without having to sit in one particular spot. Very convenient. I find it helps my SAD a great deal.”