Sunrise from my home |
We had a wet, cold, cloudy, dreary late spring and early
summer here in Colorado. In May, we had 14 inches of rain – a far cry from our
normal 2.13 inches. Now, I am not complaining. After years of drought and
fires, the green grass and full ponds are so refreshing.
However, this was the time when depression came upon me
full force.
I could feel the weight of depression descend upon me on a cloudy, rainy day. And, I could feel it lift when I walked outside into the sunlight on a sunny day.
I could feel the weight of depression descend upon me on a cloudy, rainy day. And, I could feel it lift when I walked outside into the sunlight on a sunny day.
I began taking a 45 minute walk every day the sun was
shining. As it warmed up, I wore shorts and a tank top. I could instantly feel
a change in how I felt as the sun’s rays hit my skin. And I began spending more
time outside just to feel better.
At the end of June, I had my appointment with my family
doctor. One of the tests she ran was on my vitamin D level, which came back
low. She instructed me to increase my vitamin D intake with supplements. Which
I have done.
What amazes me is the difference I can tell since I significantly
increased my vitamin D intake. Although I still like walking in the sunshine, I
don’t have the sensation of needing to soak it in to feel better. I feel better
anyway.
If you are feeling depressed, be sure to consult your
doctor and ask to have your vitamin D level checked. It sure made a difference
for me!
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