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Old Aug 15, 2009, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lynn P. View Post
Hi Depressedalaskan,
you mentioned your hair is falling out. Pardon me because I don't now if you're a man or woman - we all know why men's hair falls out so I won't talk about that, but if you're a woman then you should have your thyroid tested. Low thyroid can also cause depression. I also know that Alaska doesn't get as much sunlight as the rest of the country and have you considered if you have seasonal affective disorder(SAD). You should also request a blood test to measure your vitamin D. If you're not in the sun enough then most people aren't getting enough and this vitamin plays a role in depression and overall health. Everyone should have their vitamin D levels checked. Vitamin D also prevents cancer. Another supplement that's crucial in an Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplement(fish oil) - this is very important to the brain.
I wondering if you exercise at all. If you don't then please start even if you don't feel like it. After a few months you'll be amazed how much better you'll feel. I hope you will try the suggestions I gave you and I hope you feel better soon.

I am a man. Just had a blood test everything shows OK. Summer here is light all the time and I was in Michigan last winter. Exercise/ this I do need to work on as I do not do much anymore. But before the new year I did. Not sure what has gotten into me. Thanks for the ideas and thoughts. Everyone who responds to a thread is why this place (PC) is so great. I thank you very much and all others on PC. Hugs for your day.
Thanks for this!
lynn P.