Blad Quotes

“I feel … everything,” he finally says. “Every blade of grass, every drop of rain, every centimeter of sunbaked clay. I am the storm that rolls in, I am the wind that carries the bird and the butterfly.”
― Laura Thalassa, Famine

“Bright Light Adaptation Disease (BLAD) should be suspected in anyone that is from a dull climate that has spent significant time living in a sunny environment. They may be experiencing fatigue and depression from the much lower indoor lighting levels.”
― Steven Magee

“The continuous all year long fatigue and depression is what separates Bright Light Adaptation Disease (BLAD) from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).”
― Steven Magee

“Bright Light Adaptation Disease (BLAD) is not unique to high altitude workers and may be occurring in many other areas, such as welders, winter snow sports, sunny vacationers, window cleaners, solar workers, immigrants to sunny climates, and so on. Anyone in a bright environment is at risk of developing it.”
― Steven Magee