for almost a year. I don't use it in the summer however.

I have a thread about it:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...highlight=saga

I started it up this October to avoid the horrible crash I had last winter.

My son even borrowed it, and liked it and I gave him mine, and bought a new
one.

I use it carefully... right now not every day...but since daylight savings changed I am using it more.

Anyone with bipolar should have a doctor's supervision with it.
Also I think you need support nutrients to help with the serotonin synthesis.
B6 and now the tryptophan that just became available.

My problem is excess napping and sleep during the winter. I don't need naps with only 1/2 hr on the visor each morning. My pain levels are much lower as well.

I would caution bipolar patients to seriously get supervision with light therapy.
It can push you into a hyper mode...very quickly.

I only use the lower setting still. And so does my son. He had an ADHD diagnosis with anxiety as a child. The psychologist said -- anxiety means depression..and as he has grown up, some depression seems to be there...at least the irritable kind. For folks with mild problems, I think light therapy is useful. But I would wonder for the more serious patient!