[raintrees]

For me, powering up my vitamin D3 consumption eliminated most of the symptoms of SAD. I now cruise around 4000 IUs per day or so. Based on my reading, taking too much results in a return of the symptoms, and I have not reached that level, and feel no need to go higher.

Everyone has their own, unique body, best to be cautious and aware, if one experiments. Keep a journal or check in with a close confidant. This is generally less expensive in time and money than seeing my general practitioner.

Also, I live in the PNW of the United States, so those are the amounts of sunshine I work with.

[neuronsong]

This is exactly what I do as well. I am in midwest (UT and CO). 4000 IU per day keeps SAD away. Do the research to find out what works for you. I tried tanning but that was too much of a pain and really bad for the skin. Being outside worked as well. However, I am inside a ton. Vitamin D3 supplements fit the bill.

[theGnuMe]

UT and CO are considered part of the West. You got to get to Nebraska to be Midwestern. It's a census designation mainly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States