The latest research shows that lack of vitamin D may be the answer. See the abstract below.
Med Hypotheses. 2007;69(6):1316-9. Epub 2007 May 11.
Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in depression.
Berk M, Sanders KM, Pasco JA, Jacka FN, Williams LJ, Hayles AL, Dodd S.
The University of Melbourne, Department of
Vitamin D is known to be widely deficient in Western populations. The implications of this in terms of bone health are increasingly understood, yet its impact on other health areas, particularly mental health, is unclear. Recent data suggests that hypovitaminosis D may be common, especially in the elderly. Other studies have suggested that low levels of vitamin D are associated with poor mood. There are a number of trials that have suggested a role for Vitamin D in the supplementary treatment of depression. Dose may be a critical issue, as sun exposure and dietary intake may be low and high doses may be required.
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I appreciate all the vitamin D stuff and lack of sun and deficiencies, but that seems too tedious to even consider, particularly on this very gloomy day.
I actually think it is more something in the weather, gloom that descends from the sky and affects us all, quite unawares, as we go about our daily business.
Could you possibly research what's in the weather?
There was a very good film, once upon a time, about a village and lots of children who were identical and had strange powers. On another day, they could all have been born, and remained, very gloomy people indeed.
With kindest of regards.
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