winter blues

osho67 · Dec 12, 2013

I feel so lethargic, sleepy, without much energy and tired during winter months. I take multi vitamins. Q10, omega vit C etc but I want to feel much better than that. Any ideas to improve my condition. Thanks

Banjo · Dec 12, 2013

A quality D3 supplement.

osho67 · Dec 12, 2013

Quote from Banjo:

A quality D3 supplement.

what strength?

Arnie · Dec 12, 2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder

nursebee · Dec 12, 2013

Exercise.
Tanning bed.
Move.

mgookin · Dec 12, 2013

Quote from osho67:

I feel so lethargic, sleepy, without much energy and tired during winter months. I take multi vitamins. Q10, omega vit C etc but I want to feel much better than that. Any ideas to improve my condition. Thanks

Cocaine is now approved by Congress for treating alcoholism. Bill sponsored by Trey Radel.

On a serious note though, I know people who get Vitamin B shots and they swear by them. I've never done it myself.

Banjo · Dec 12, 2013

Drownpruf may chime in here, he knows this stuff inside out.

R. Raskolnikov · Dec 12, 2013

Magnesium supplement for great sleep, one that is well absorbed by the body.

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I feel so lethargic, sleepy, without much energy and tired during winter months. I take multi vitamins. Q10, omega vit C etc but I want to feel much better than that. Any ideas to improve my condition. Thanks

BSAM · Dec 12, 2013

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I feel so lethargic, sleepy, without much energy and tired during winter months. I take multi vitamins. Q10, omega vit C etc but I want to feel much better than that. Any ideas to improve my condition. Thanks

First, stay away from all drugs, legal or otherwise.
Then, listen to Beatles and Led Zeppelin music.
Ride your bicycle and/or walk on days that are warm enough.
Get a new part time girlfriend.
Get a full time dog.
I highly recommend the Golden Retriever.
Your blues will be blown away.

drownpruf · Dec 12, 2013

Natural/full spectrum light box: http://www.verilux.com/light-therapy-lamps/winter-blues/

As has been mentioned; Vit D3, 10k units/daily; multivitamin w/iron; CoQ10 or idebenone; ALA; ALCAR; astaxanthin. Primarily to recycle glutathione.

St John's Wort and SAM-e for depression.