As someone who struggles with SAD every winter, the darker months are always tough for me. Ive used a portable desk SAD light before, and while it helped a bit, I still had to sit in front of it for 30 minutes every day. But then I tried the SAD Light Station, and it was a game-changer! It can still deliver 10,000 Lux from 27 inches away, so I dont have to be right up close anymore, and I dont have to stare directly at the light, which always bothered me before. Plus, it cuts down the time I need to use it each day without losing effectiveness. Total life upgrade!