I suffer from intermittent depression, it doesn't seem seasonally linked but it's the same type of thing: a chemical imbalance in your body, mostly of serotonin and dopamine.
I've coped very well by taking St. Johns wort, and 5-HTP, which is a precursor to serotonin. St Johns wort is prescribed as an all natural antidepressant in a lot of other countries, esp Germany with a lot of success. I used to take them everyday but I've gotten to where I don't need to take them unless I start feeling down and my mood elevates pretty quickly when I do. I've never been diagnosed but from personal observation and my body's and mood's reaction I'm nearly positive I tend to be serotonin deficient and I've managed to self-treat with great success. Either can be found at almost all health food stores.
If you are on the birth control pill don't take SJW, but it won't effect an IUD or birth control implant, and the 5-HTP won't effect the pill or anything else. High quality fish oil can really help with depression too. Good luck! I know VERY well depression is no fun, I spent years being depressed to the point of total apathy and suicidal but didn't want to take conventional antidepressants before I started researching natural treatments.
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