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Seasonal affective disorder, also known as S.A.D., winter depression or the winter blues is an affective, or mood, disorder. Most SAD sufferers experience normal mental health throughout most of the year, but experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer. The condition in the summer is often referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal mood...

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Anyone tried vitamin d for sad

Karl42
Karl42
Every year i get sad in october time through till the spring time,i have never told my doctor as i didnt think it could be treated.I am going to make an appointment today and maybe ask about vitamin d.I am sleeping till 2pm and feeling depressed alot.I would be gratefull for any advice as i have just joined this group thanks Karl.
Shelly4
Shelly4
Yes, I do use vitamin D during the winter along with vitamin B complex, Omega 3 and a light box daily. I also increase my exercise during the winter to help with lethargic weight gain. This regimen works very well for me and I have done very well this year since increasing my antidepressant during the fall and winter months. Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Karl

Yes, I have started to take Vitamin D this year, as I have heard we lack it in the autumn/winter months due to lack of daylight/sunrays on our skin.

It would be a good idea to ask your doctor, as I have heard a lot of different advice on this group, as to how much you should take.

Shellys advice is terrific, although, I personally struggle bigtime with the exercise.

Good Luck ~ Angel xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey karl, i too use vitamin d (as well as b-complex and omega 3). In September I started taking 1000 iu and in the fall I did feel better than the same time last year. my dr said taking 2000 iu was ok, so i started a month ago and my sad is much less of a burden the past two months. i just started taking omega 3 so i can't say if that one works as well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've just started taking Vitamin D (D3) this winter. I'm only taking 1000mg a day. I think it's helping though. My mood doesn't seem to slump as much when the sun is hiding out for days.

I've been taking Omega-3's for a while. I take 3000 mg a day. I think these help as well. I can tell when I've skipped a couple days. My mood starts going downhill. Oh and walking outside is a good idea even if its cloudy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Definitely try the Vitamin D3...I take TWINLAB ALLERGY D3...I take 2 in the morn and 2 at night...they are 400mg each..plus I have D in my mulit vitamin. There is lots of research online that D helps SAD and Depression. This year I am a true believer...I haven't had a good winter since 2001 until this year. I started it in OCT...I live on the east coast and cannot believe how normal I feel. I spent the entire year of 2008 depressed...starting in Jan...it finally subsided at the end of Dec 2008...so go get the D3! and best of luck!