https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 17:16:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871885 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:40:12 +0000 magnolia 2871885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I hear you. We had one nice day a few weeks ago and I was so depressed the day after when it was cold again. Luckily the days are getting longer and day light savings time will change over soon. I’m hoping the groundhog was right this year and the winter will end soon. I think post holidays is always tough on me too and that just stretches into the winter blues </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871872 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:45:30 +0000 yellowbeach 2871872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Hmm - making a note to myself to check the Vit D content of my prenatal vitamins. This could totally be me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871814 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:43:28 +0000 pachamama 2871814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: ughhhhh another snowstorm up here. The never ending winter. I have such cabin fever 😓 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871568 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:22:00 +0000 mrskansas 2871568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for the replies! I bought some vitamin D supplements on my way home last night so I will give them a try.<br /> The sun is shining for the first time in over a week here and today and tomorrow it's supposed to be almost 60. But then Friday 20 degrees and snow... so it will be short lived. Come on spring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871556 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:52:48 +0000 dc yoga bee 2871556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: My levels came back a 7 out of 100. My doctor didn’t know how I was functioning. I too 50,000 IU every other day. Most people take 10,000 IU a day or 50,000 IU a week. My doctor wanted to get mine up quick! Now I take 50,000 IU couple times a week. They also told us that if you live above Atlanta you’re probably deficient. We are from Atlanta so it was never a problem until we moved to the dmv! She said most people need to supplement with at least 10,000 IU. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871545 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:27:22 +0000 pachamama 2871545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a sun lamp off Amazon and I think it's crap. It provided no details but it had "special technology" to imitate the sun. Definitely do your research.<br /> What about going to a tanning booth? Is that the good vitamin D? I know UVA and uvb rays differ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871534 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:50:38 +0000 irene 2871534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, good to read this and I will definitely try a vitamin D supplement too!</p> <p>I was down somewhere since Christmas, I had to work intensely through dec 20 to jan 15 for a work deadline when everyone was supposed to be off. January came, and my chest started hurting. DH started traveling again with his work and everything hit me and I had a panic attack (shortness of breath, heart pounding, and my hand was numb! I couldn't even read to DS at bedtime and I told him to go to the neighbor to call 911 in case I passed out lol). With all those things combined I thought I had a heart attack and my doctor made me go to the ER. I was wondering what I can do to lift my moods up and this is a very helpful thread, thank you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871533 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:47:52 +0000 Lahela017 2871533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister uses a sun lamp and says it really does help. I would try that.</p> <p>I try to get outside every day-even if it's cold and gray out, it helps. Just taking a 10 minute walk outside over my lunch break really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871486 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:40:23 +0000 periwinklebee 2871486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used a lamp in the past and it really helped. I bought mine 12 years ago - it still works and I've never had to replace a bulb but I don't think the brand is still in business. </p> <p>I haven't used it lately because I can't use it too close to bed and the times I used to use it - early evening - just don't work with my schedule. But it really did help. </p> <p>This post makes me realize I need to get back on top of vitamin D. I somehow got out of the habit... </p> <p>I hope you feel better soon. :heart: I'm with you on desperately wanting it to be spring, which where I'm at unfortunately doesn't arrive until like the end of May... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871483 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:10:34 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2871483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: just 1 tablespoon so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871480 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:56:58 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2871480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't call myself depressed, but I definitely am in a crappier mood during the winter months than the summer. It's not even the weather, but the darker shorter days. :( No advice, update if you get a lamp because I've thought about it for sure! At least for waking up so it's not so dark. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871461 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:09:23 +0000 SweetCaroline 2871461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: interesting! The calcium-magnesium definitely helps with absorption. How many tablespoons are you taking a day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871450 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:29:48 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2871450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: I just started seeing a naturopath for unrelated issues but she started me on a liquid vitamin D like others have mentioned <a href="http://www.cyto-matrix.com/p_cal_mag.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.cyto-matrix.com/p_cal_mag.php</a><br /> Which is apparently better for absorption than the capsules. I’ve only used it for a week but it’s supposed to be really helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871447 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:09:09 +0000 Lindsay05 2871447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the Vit d intake. I also would suggest a multivitamin as well. Eating healthy and exercise are also important but I know first hand that it’s a vicious cycle when you feel like crap and trying to get motivated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871445 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:28:55 +0000 JennyPenny 2871445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, thanks for this thread! I’ve been thinking about getting a sun lamp because I’ve been feeling really down this winter, but now I’m excited to try vitamin D. I just need to check with my OB that it’s ok while pregnant, though the APA seems good with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871443 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:16:06 +0000 SweetCaroline 2871443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I support the Vitamin D suggestion!</p> <p>Just curious...how much do you guys take daily? @pachamama: @MamaBear87: @dc yoga bee: @mrswin: </p> <p>Also, you've got to watch the sun lamps and do your research...some are just glorified lightbulbs and some are legit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871437 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:38:43 +0000 pachamama 2871437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I live in northern NY and SAD is for real a thing here. every winter after the holidays it gets really bad for me and my mom and a lot of people I know. I don't know about you but sunset is the worst time for me. Once I realized that and that the mornings are fine it helped me deal with it.<br /> it's a real battle for me to fight off seasonal depression. What I do:<br /> take a lot of vitamin D, try to get out every single day even though it's cold, exercise, and not isolate myself too much. I like having creature comforts like my chocolate at night and things to look forward to like parties and events. Sounds silly but it helps. Plan a vacation if you can. Keep up with a hobby. Definitely get outside! Even my doc said "get sunlight on those eyeballs every single day!'<br /> More than anything, the mentality of knowing it's just temporary, what I feel is normal, it will pass ,etc has helped enormously..<br /> Good luck. It ain't fun!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871435 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:17:57 +0000 MamaBear87 2871435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Third the vitamin d recommendation. My husband gets low levels in the summer, we live in Phoenix and outside time is limited. Vitamin d helps immensely </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871425 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:34:42 +0000 dc yoga bee 2871425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor tested my vitamin D levels and they were extremely low. So, I supplement and exercise is great to get those endorphins going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871423 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:34:02 +0000 mrswin 2871423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: I would try taking a Vitamin D supplement first before investing $$ in a sun lamp. As soon as I start taking vit D I notice a difference in my mood </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seasonal-depression#post-2871417 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:13:07 +0000 mrskansas 2871417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been dealing with some anxiety/depression since the holidays ended. I think a lot of it has to do with horrible weather, stress at work and just the time of year in general.<br /> The weather should start improving by mid-March where I'm at, but I need some advice on getting through the next month. It's a daily struggle right now to not feel like crap every day. I don't think medication is necessary unless these feelings continue beyond winter.</p> <p>I am thinking of buying a sun lamp but does anyone have any other suggestions or just commiseration? </p>