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Jack
joined 21 Nov 2007
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Posted by Jack, 08:39 21 November 2007

Hey folks,

been contemplating getting a light box for some years now, having experienced depression/anxiety that though not strictly seasonal based is definately exacerbated in the winter months. And so I'm looking at the Pharos range.

It's a hell of a lot of money to lay out but if it means a lessening of all the typical symptoms (lethargy, despondency, low-mood, low-libido, you all know the score) I figure it could be the best £300 I ever spent.

My 'question' really is whether people recommend the Pharos Max - either those who own one personally or those who know of it. Usage-wise I would expect to be using it at home perhaps for a half hour first thing each morning, just next to my monitor/tv while I check my mails/the news etc (I understand you don't need to look directly at the light).

Any thoughts/advice?

Thanks in advance

Jack
John Hopper
joined 24 Feb 2007
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Posted by John Hopper, 18:04 25 November 2007

I have been using a Pharos Max for the last few months and it is worth the money (before that I used a Britespark). It does take up a lot of space, but you really feel the wall of light making a difference.

John
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Hadrian
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Posted by Hadrian, 18:07 25 November 2007

I use the Pharos,which is the next model down-best £220 I ever spent!
Jack
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Posted by Jack, 11:17 26 November 2007

Thanks for you help guys - I'll get one ordered today. The last week wasn't so bad, but the weekend was really gray and I had absolutely no energy and was really low in spirits. I can't be doing with feeling like this till next Spring (at the earliest!).

Thanks again.
Jack
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Posted by Jack, 11:37 26 November 2007

Ordered - in 2-3 working days I should hopefully be on my way to feeling the benefits of light therapy!
gholum Johnsson
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Posted by gholum Johnsson, 20:14 10 February 2008

so how did it go?
Caroline
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Posted by Caroline, 15:56 28 April 2008

I bought a Pharox Max 3 weeks ago. How did you get on with it in the end Jack? I am suffering a few side-effects at the mo. Wondering whether to send it back...? Caz

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