11-28-2007, 06:41 PM
I did not think full spectrum and energy saving bulbs were synonymous. The light boxes have a lot of bulbs to provide therapy as their intent. The fluorescent? round bulbs to cut energy I am starting to favor now that I have to pay power I did not know had any full spectrum advantage.
Never thought just a bulb change could help light sensitivity after buying a bunch of bulbs which were supposed to do so. Not enough lumens. The bulbs were not much brighter and I sure never noticed any change in the Winter blues I have.
The expense of the boxes has deterred me although I am sure it would help. I guess getting away from regular or fluorescent bulbs which have been said to be detrimental attitude wise is probably a good thing though. My light sensitivity is one reason Seattle is not my home in spite of the beauty mostly in the summer.
Never thought just a bulb change could help light sensitivity after buying a bunch of bulbs which were supposed to do so. Not enough lumens. The bulbs were not much brighter and I sure never noticed any change in the Winter blues I have.
The expense of the boxes has deterred me although I am sure it would help. I guess getting away from regular or fluorescent bulbs which have been said to be detrimental attitude wise is probably a good thing though. My light sensitivity is one reason Seattle is not my home in spite of the beauty mostly in the summer.