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I'm A Firm Believer In Vitamin D I Take 2000 Mg Every Morning..
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Vitamin D and Depression: What’s the Link? Read Article...
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I actually stopped taking the extra doses of Vitamin D just because there is some in my multivitamins, & there is such a thing as taking too much! I read some of the side effects, & it scared me… read more

Ritalin
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I have taken Riralin before, but for ADHD and it works wonders for me.I have now been diagnosed with depression, if I took Ritalin now would it help for the depression, have been on a few other depression meds that have had violent side effects on me and I have gone back to 5 HTP again but I am not sure if this is sufficient.

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I don't know if you have tried it, but lamictal and trileptal are used for people that have depression that other medications have not worked for. I am sensitive to a lot and all medications, but Topa… read more

Is Depression Something I Can Go To A Normal Doctor For Or Do I Need To Go To A Specialist??
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Definitely a specialist...

Vitamin D
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I just read a article on vitamin D. It says that it can be a cause of depression. What are your thoughts on this are you taking it, does it help. Please let me know.

Thank you,
Eric

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I take Vitamin d too

Ritalin For Depression
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My psychiatrist gives me Ritalin for depression. Does anyone else use it for depression? Also, when it wears off do you get a crash into depression and anxiety? What can I do about that? I feel so much better when it's in my system.

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So have I

Anyone Using Magnesium, I'm Curious If It Really Works Or Is It Just A Hype Thing?
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I take it because I’m on a pill for my stomach which depletes magnesium in my body

Adderall
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Is adderall addictive?

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I couldn't do Adderall, because it made me an irritable overthinking. I have ADHD, and major depressive disorder, so it defeated the purpose
Now I'm on Ritalin ER 20 mg 1 tablet every morning and … read more

Are Any Of You Sufferers On A Prescribed Vitamin D3 Supplement From Your MD.
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The reason I am asking was to see if there is any correlation between low Vitamin D levels in the blood and my depression getting worse
My body has difficulty absorbing Vitamin D from sunlight(although in the North of England we don't get enough) and diet
I am now taking 20,000 iu of Vitamin D3 daily and I feel like it's helped my depression slightly.
Apparently vitamin D helps with brain function as well as helping our bodies to absorb dietary calcium.
Really interested to know if anyone… read more

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My primary doctor put me on Vitamin D3 after blood work showed my levels were low. I haven't been on it long enough to tell any difference in how I feel mentally/emotionally or physically. I am… read more

How Do You Manage When Weather Has You Down? What Do You Do In Grey Weather To Cope With Seasonal Depression?
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Stay in bed as much as possible 😉😜

When A Person Has ADHD An Isn't On Medication..when You Go Off On Someone Do You Know What Your Doing An Saying Or You Don't Know..
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Hi Lisa,I'm checking up on you to see how you are doing .has your situation fared any better?