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keepthetips t1_j5vverl wrote

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dennydelirium t1_j5vvn7h wrote

This is really true. I've been taking vitamin d everyday and have way more energy

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PrisonerV t1_j5vx8iy wrote

If you live north of the 40th parallel, you have a vitamin D deficiency and should take a supplement (at least in the winter).

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Abraxas_1134 t1_j5vyt58 wrote

Thus is absolutely true. I was depressed and sleepy all the time. Told my doctor. He told me to get some D3 and it’s been way better ever since.

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ricardo9505 t1_j5vzn8h wrote

NYC, common knowledge to go for walks during the day in winter. Due to less sunlight in the day.

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srv524 t1_j5w5iwn wrote

I've been feeling like this for a few weeks now despite taking vitamin d for the last couple months. No energy, no motivation, all I wanna do is sleep, depressed.

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Thedonitho t1_j5wi8ra wrote

I also have a light therapy lamp. It really works. I live near Boston and seasonal depression really does effect me. I use it a few hours a day.

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superkoning t1_j5wnzg9 wrote

> check your vitamin D levels

How do you check your vitamin D levels?

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Daveee5280 OP t1_j5wrpj3 wrote

Replying to srv524 (#1,495,287)

Check your levels first. Either with your doctor or some sort of at home test. I suffered from seasonal depression for years despite taking supplements and spending time out in the sun. I recently got tested and my vitamin D levels were next to nothing. They gave me a shot right there and the difference it made was unbelievable. If your levels are normal then it may be something else. But ruling this out first is at least a start.

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sleauxmo t1_j5wvlba wrote

I THINK I NEED SOME D! Wait, not like that..

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abx99 t1_j5wyyxm wrote

Replying to superkoning (#1,497,531)

Your doctor can do a blood test. Depending on where you are, it should be pretty easy to get them to do it; just say something like "I've been feeling tired and down since winter (or whenever it started), and was wondering if we could check my vitamin D levels?"

It really is a good idea to go to the doctor first, to get the right dosage. If you're deficient, then you might need more than you think. A lot of people -- myself included -- didn't take enough the first few times and concluded that it wasn't doing anything, but found it life-changing once the right dose was found.

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franktheguy t1_j5x0he0 wrote

I take a prescription of 10,000 IU a week and still have low levels. My body just hates the D, apparently.

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Swineservant t1_j5x2tkd wrote

Vitamin D changed decades of hating winter for me. I can deal with sundown at like 4pm SO MUCH better now! Winters used to be soul crushing sometimes, now just inconvenient.

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schroedingersnewcat t1_j5x6vt4 wrote

Saw my doc last week. I'm in the "critically deficient" category (which is nothing new).

Hello prescription.... for the record, the bottom of normal is 50. I am at 13. Back to 50,000 IU 3x a week.

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Darkgale69 t1_j5xint6 wrote

I get depressed during summer now what

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tredollasign t1_j5xk7rx wrote

I’ve tried taking all types of vitamin D (and with K added) and every time it gives me brain fog and anxiety.

What gives ?

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duckforceone t1_j5xolif wrote

i suffer from depressions often, and more often in winter..

my d vitamin is never low, i don't take supplements anymore, and i rarely go outside...

and i don't even eat that much fish that often.. (fish sticks mostly)

bodies are weird...

and just before someone jumps in with diet tips..

i get them even when eating d vitamin, have a healthy diet and working out...

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ablissfulcup t1_j5yhhvl wrote

Yes! THIS and vitamin b-12 for me. Make sure to pair the vit. D with healthy fat to increase absorption.

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cheetonian t1_j5z5htw wrote

Even after taking regular vitamins and occasional D specific add-ons, my levels (in the summer) were still just below desired levels. I think most of the developed world is suffering from this

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Gargomon251 t1_j60a8nv wrote

What if I suffer from "seasonal depression" in summer?

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Ludwig234 t1_j60mt9a wrote

Replying to PrisonerV (#1,494,216)

I live around the 60th parallel and it feels like pretty much everyone's mood is shit during the winter.

Today, sunrise was at around 08:00 and the sunset was at around 15:50.

By sun I mean the sky got brighter. It's pretty rare to see the actual sun.

On the bright side, the day will at least be 4 minutes longer tomorrow.

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p5eudo_nimh t1_j616qtm wrote

Replying to franktheguy (#1,516,367)

Thanks for the clarification. I should have read further before replying.

Do you have a low-fat diet? I’m curious as to why your levels are still low. Also, do you have trouble sleeping?

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franktheguy t1_j61eqru wrote

Replying to p5eudo_nimh (#1,517,518)

Nothing specifically different about my diet. I do have rheumatoid arthritis, and it is my rheumatologist that prescribes "the big D" for me. She says deficiency is common amongst RA patients.

I do have a lot of trouble sleeping, but I had that before taking the D. I just switched from trazodone to Quetiapine/Seroquel which has helped a lot.

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