Northern Light Technologies Flamingo 10,000 Lux Bright Light Therapy Floor Lamp, Black, 4 Foot

Bright floor lamp
I was searching for a large light therapy light, as I live in the Northeast and have dealt with seasonal mood fluctuations though I haven’t been diagnosed with SAD. I also live in an apartment with very little natural light due to the small windows, so it doesn’t help matters much, and I spend my workdays indoors away from natural light (healthcare). It’s too early for me to say if the light will help substantially with my mood, but I will say that it’s like no light I’ve ever owned before; this lamp has a very bright, natural feeling when it’s illuminated. I feel like even on days where the weather is bad or I get home too late to enjoy natural sunlight, I don’t feel like I’ve missed out on ‘sun’ when I turn this lamp on for awhile. It works great for general purposes as a floor lamp for reading purposes as well. In terms of assembly, this took less than 10 minutes to assemble and is light enough that its readily portable (though heavy enough that it feels sturdy). The price is steep, but I felt it was worth a try, especially since it works as a general lamp as well.

I felt this lamp provided great lighting, and allowed me not to strain my …
I have an astigmatism in an eye and thrive when I get sunlight. That said, I felt this lamp provided great lighting, and allowed me not to strain my eyes as much because of it, while also enjoying its therapy. I sat under the lamp while studying for the bar exam every day for about a month in February (winter)! For some reason, I feel like I skipped winter that month. I don’t know if it was the lamp that helped improve my mood or the fact that I hardly ever went outdoors for the entire month. Either way, although it was an expensive buy, and it is not very cute (a little of an awkward looking design), I don’t regret buying it and will continue to use it. I gave it a four star because I don’t consider it to be a beautiful lamp. It is functional though. It’s tall, which fit my needs—it’s easy to put next to and over your working desk area or next and over your reading couch. I also like that you can swivel move the headlamp away or more directly on you.

Worth every single cent!
I’m not entirely sure I have S.A.D. – I did have a very rough winter emotionally last year for no apparent reason, however, but more relevant is the fact that it’s physically impossible for me to get out of bed in the morning when it’s dark outside. It was starting to affect my job, so I asked my doctor about using a SAD lamp after reading online that you should seek medical advice before taking such a step. He specifically recommended this lamp, and the difference was instant and astounding. It completely reset my internal clock, and now I can get up at 5:30am without any issues whatsoever! The reset also has helped me get to bed at a decent hour, instead of 12 or 1 in the morning as I was doing before. And I definitely feel more tired and emotionally low if I don’t use it on a given day, so if I did have S.A.D. it has fixed that as well.It’s easy to assemble, though I do recommend you follow the instructions that come with it. The base is sturdy/heavy enough that I don’t worry about my cats tipping it over. I use it as soon after I get out of bed as I can by sitting on my couch & placing the lamp to my left, with the light box angled down toward my face while I watch TV for 45 minutes (the length of time recommended by my doctor). It’s about 24 inches away from me in this position, which is the max distance one should have such a light. The instruction manual states that people with sensitive skin or eye conditions should use caution, but I’m extremely prone to sunburn (I take a low dose of prednisone daily, and have for 16+ years) and haven’t had an issue yet. But that’s just me, so definitely check with your doctor.In short, this lamp has improved the quality of my life. Yes it’s pricey, but I’m too wary of “imitators” & gladly spent more money on the product that my doctor recommended to me. And I’m so, SO glad I did.

Missing screws
The lamp is fine except it is missing a couple of plastic screws as shown. Given that it is such an expensive lamp it is surprising/disappointing that this is so little quality control that something like this goes un-noticed. There is no option except to return the whole lamp – which I don’t have time to do. So I guess I am stuck with this, but be warned if you but this product. There is a obviously a massive mark up on the manufacturing costs and yet the company owners want to boost profits skimping on quality control, very disappointing.

What can I say about this light other then wow! It is massively bright! In my living room dining room i just turn this light on and face it at the ceiling and it lights the entire area as if its sunny outside.For the brief amount of winter i had with it, i would plug it in on my balcony around 5 when the sun was down and it was as if the sun was shining on my balcony, it was great, i cant wait to use it during the late night summerIts not quite as portable as i would like but also understand why. The base is heavy to offset the top half but its also wide which means I cannot stick it in my office while also pulling it out to out in the living room or balcony. The main purpose was for the office but quickly found it better in other areas of the house.As for energy levels, I didnt find it increased them or changed my sleep pattern but what it did change was happiness levels and irritibility. It greatly adjusted that which in turn makes it all worth while.Keep in mind, you shouldnt be using these lights before going to sleep or around bed time as it can influence your sleep pattern. I work nights so it made sense for me to get some sort of light at night. Take into consideration your own patterns and do whats best for you when taking into consideration how much light you are intaking.Great device, 5 out of 5 for sure, portability issue aside

Helps father handle dreary and dark days.