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Things are becoming more depressing every day and I can't afford for professionals and don't want to jump to the last resort or drugs. Is there a medicine that can make me happy if I take it in proper doses and does not require a doctor's prescription?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Vitamin D

A lot of people, especially those who don't go outside, have a vitamin D deficiency. This is especially prevalent this time of year as winter is just ending.

A lot of depression symptoms can be tied to Vitamin D deficiency. Go out and get a supplement and take it for a week, see how you feel.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Also vitamin K. Had low vit D blood work and doc upped vit D intake until we started to see side effects, still low on blood work. Added vit K, halved vit D intake and blood work is good now.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Seconded. A lot of people don't realize just how piss poor their nutrition is, and how its impacting their mood.