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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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gordos4 12/11/2012

I feel obliged to tell you all about vitamin D. I have never taken extra Vit.D before, but a friend of mine told me about it. It is esp. good in winter when we dont get all the sunshine we need. I started taking a 2000mg tablet everyday, & I can feel quite a difference. I still have my days of course, but it sure has taken the edge off my depression. You should always ask your doctor if it's safe for you. I thought I would share this in case any of you want to try it. ((hugs)) Nancy

deleted_user 12/11/2012

In Canada we get so little sun and it is not at the right angle to hit the skin, even if you actually exposed your skin to the sun.

So I have taken Vitamin D or cod liver oil my whole life. It is the one thing that everyone takes here, and it really does help with a lot of health issues.

deleted_user 12/11/2012

'tis true. my md has me taking 10,000 mg vit d iu for the next 3 months, when we will decrease.

deleted_user 12/11/2012

I drink milk and take a multivitamin but it may not be enough. Will research and see what I find out. Thanks for sharing the info.

(((Hugs)))

dreamsicle 12/11/2012

Thank you for sharing your experience with vitamin D. I was diagnoised to be vitamin D deficient, and had to take prescription strength vitamin D for a short period of time. I have been researching how vitamin D affects us, and well I am going to Wal-Mart so I can purchase vitamin D along with some other vitamins. Crossing my fingers that it brings some relief for me too.

gordos4 12/11/2012

dreamsicle, I hope it helps you! It isnt a cure, but any little thing that helps is great!

LivingWater 12/11/2012

Our need for Vitamin D increases with age. People over 50 need more than young folks, and after 70 the need increases even more! At 67, I supplement with D, but so far have not tried mega-doses. I read that it helps with weight loss, too!

deleted_user 12/11/2012

I'm definitey looking into this. Thx, susan

koolman 12/11/2012

I live in Florida, the sunshine state, and we get PLENTY of "Sunny D-light" all the time. I have the reverse problem: Sunburn!

Heart goes out to you Northern folks. Pop those D tablets, and bundle up! Keep warm!

deleted_user 12/12/2012

I have low vitamin d so I take it daily

KelleyPaterson 12/12/2012

Hey Kristie, where abouts do you live in Canada? I'm in Calgary, Alberta. I too have vitamin D defiency, we don't get a lot of sun here. It's especially grey in winter. Sometimes you can barely notice that the sun has come up.

mollgirl 12/12/2012

I'm in Fl. too and get plenty of sun.

deleted_user 12/12/2012

I get extra Vitamin D from my orange juice. Tropicana's Calcium + Vit D Yum!!

ZAZAS 12/12/2012

I have heard that a lack of Vitamin D is part of the problem with depression. Maybe that is why it gets so bad during the winter month.It stays warm most of the year where I live but I don't get out much. I am sure if I was tested I would be low on it too.

deleted_user 12/12/2012

I was tested, that is why my md has me on a mega dose. I live in a very sunny climate, but avoid the sun because I am also...a vampire. >:)

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