SAD Alarm Clock

A SAD alarm clock is designed to help those suffering with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other sleep disorders wake up in the morning to a natural light that slowly increases in intensity as if it were a natural sunrise. For this reason, SAD alarm clocks are often referred to as sunrise alarm clocks or dawn simulators.

Many of these alarm clocks can act as either a dawn simulator in the morning, or as a dusk simulator at night, so they can also help people who have trouble getting to sleep to fall asleep more naturally.

So why is a SAD Alarm Clock so effective?

The loud buzzer, ringer, or instant blast of a radio station on a standard alarm clock gives your body an instant “shock” wake up, which can leave you feels stressed, grumpy, and often depressed throughout the morning. This is especially bad for those who struggle sleeping and suffer from conditions such as SAD and insomnia.

A SAD alarm clock on the other hand provides a natural and gradual wake-up, plus it also helps those who have a lot of trouble waking up early and who often sleep through a traditional alarm. Here are just a few of the benefits:

• They are clinically proven to reduce stress and provide a natural wake-up pattern.
• Helps reduce the effects of seasonal affective disorder.
• Helps to prevent insomnia and other sleep disorders.
• Stimulates the human body’s natural biological system of waking up to bright light by stimulating beneficial hormone production.
• Helps both adults and children who have trouble getting to sleep or waking up.
• Get out of bed feeling full of energy and wide awake.
• Be more alert and have better concentration throughout the day.

Which One Should I Buy?

This website is here to help you find the best SAD / Sunrise alarm clock models available online. There are a few great manufacturers and models to choose from, including some great products from BioBrite, Verilux, Soleil, and NatureBright.

SAD alarm clocks have all the usual functions of a traditional radio alarm clock, but they wake you or help you to fall sleep naturally without the usual unnatural shock/jolt effects caused be the sound of a loud buzzer.

I personally own the Verilux Rise and Shine Natural Alarm Clock as it looks like a standard bedside lamp but has a very stylish LED and control panel built into the base.  I used to be someone who always had no problem going to sleep, but I would often sleep through my alarm buzzer in the morning. Now I wake up gradually every day and I feel great for the whole the day!

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