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j_roby ,

Like clockwork, every year. Usually happens 2 or 3 weeks both before and after the winter solstice.

I try to make sure I’m getting plenty of vitamin D. And I try to make sure I’m getting outside for a bit everyday. Exercise helps a lot too - anything that’ll get your blood flowing and heart pumping.

I also make a rule for myself that I’m not allowed to make any big decisions or big commitments during that time of year because the depression can cloud my judgement. Not making commitments is hard with the holidays tho, so if I have to I also leave myself a way out of them if needed. I’ve become an expert at giving a “definite maybe” in response to commitments lol

PeepinGoodArgs ,

I did when I lived in Ohio. Fuck that place. Now I’m in the Southwest where it’s sunny like 90% of the time, so no.

Confidant6198 OP ,

Where is that endless summer state?

g8phcon2 ,

Brazil

mephistoffelees ,

IME there is an additional mental fog during the fall and winter seasons. I think there are a handful of reasons that are mostly a byproduct of shorter days and colder temps. More barriers to going outside when it’s cold (more layers, jackets), less social gatherings during the season, it being dark so early limits outdoor activities. Being able to do more helps my mental health for sure, which is much easier in the summer months.

Edit after seeing other comments: I was able to reach a “toxic” level of vitamin D last time I tried it, daily headaches, even just following the recommended amount. It took me a while to realize what was going on. I might have to try again with a smaller dose though.

qooqie ,

Yes, take some vitamin D if you get this too. I’m more active outside now in the winter so I don’t need as much, but the vitamin D does help.

JimmyChanga ,

I have to agree, it bothers me every year, but I take a high dose vitamin d supplement, make sure I get out for an hour at least at lunchtime, also bought a wake up light alarm which helps in the mornings

Valmond ,

Basically every westerner has a vitamin D deficiency, as we don’t spend all day long outside anymore.

So go get some D prescribed, because deficiency accelerates dementia and a whole slew of mental disorders.

You could spend lots of time in the sun to alleviate the D vitamine deficiency but that’ll get you skin cancer instead.

can ,

What’s the benefit of a prescription over just buying a bottle at a pharmacy? Would it be covered under insurance if prescribed?

Valmond ,

In Europe you can’t just buy any medication like that over the counter (not in France anyway), and yes I guess it’s also about cost.

can ,

Really? What about omega 3 fish oil or melatonin?

Valmond ,

I was talking about medication, like I take one big dose a year.

can ,

How does that work? One giant suppository?

WoahWoah ,

Doctors will sometimes prescribe periodic megadoses instead of (or, for severe deficiency, in addition to) smaller, drug-store daily doses.

Valmond ,

Ha ha it’s liquid in a glass vial :-)

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